Area Volunteer Opportunities

It’s hard to imagine that Eagle River could get any better, but it can with your help. Whether you can spare a little time or a lot of time, there are volunteer opportunities for you here. Check them out below and see how you can help out.

Chamber Events

MEMORIAL DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW – MAY 25, 2025

UP NORTH BEERFEST – JUNE 13-14, 2025

4TH OF JULY PARADE/ PARTY IN THE STREET – JULY 4, 2025

BURGER BASH – JULY 19, 2025

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MUSKY OPEN – AUGUST 14-17, 2025

EAGLE RIVER CAR, TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW - AUGUST 23, 2025

LABOR DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW – AUGUST 31, 2025

SEPTIMBER RIDE – SEPTEMBER 13, 2025

CRANBERRY FEST MARSH TOURS – OCTOBER 2 – 5, 2025

CRANBERRY FEST – OCTOBER 4-5, 2025

OLD FASHIONEDS UP NORTH – NOVEMBER 8, 2025

"WI-DOES" WINE WALK - NOVEMBER 22, 2025

CHRISTMAS KICK-OFF - DECEMBER 6, 2025

There are volunteer opportunities for everyone and a great time is to be had by all who participate.  If you, your family or friends are interested in volunteering at one or more of these events, please contact the Events Coordinator at events@eagleriver.org, 715-479-6400 or  800-359-6315.

Thank you in advance for all your help.  We couldn’t do what we do if we didn’t have our GREAT VOLUNTEERS!

Not- For-Profit Organizational Volunteer Opportunities

EAGLE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

info@eagleriverhistory.org   715-337-0811

The Eagle River Historical Society welcomes members and the general community to participate more fully in the work and activities of our organization. Remember, saving history starts with you and the rest of us, so Stand in the Gap! The range of involvement goes from a single project, to commitment as a committee chair, and if there is some skill that you wish to hone or gain let us know and we can see what we can do. Our volunteers are full year or seasonal, weekly or occasional, with a large range of interest in many areas.

We offer professional training,ncollaboration on large scale  projects, hands on internships, community service opportunites and a fun and engaging atmosphere!

Docent at the Railroad Depot –  on Railroad St.

  • Assist visitors to the museum, answer questions about the collection and make sales in the gift shop.   Hours available: 11am – 3pm   Wednesdays – Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Various Volunteer Opportunities at the Historical Society Museum- 1181 Hwy 45S.    Hours available: 11am – 3pm   Wednesdays – Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

  • help rotate and set up collection displays
  • assist manager to catalog, box and store collection materials
  • assist grounds manager with mowing, light repairs and maintenance
  • events: help plan and staff special events
  • assist with fundraising:  wide variety of activities -data bases, events, follow up, thank you notes, and planning of fundraising activities
  • research: developing materials for public use, researching requests for information.

NORTHWOODS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Margie   mrychlock@northwoodschildrensmuseum.com

715-479-4623

Volunteers needed for Events and General Activity

  • Volunteers help the museum in various ways, here are some examples of general activities: working on assorted craft projects, program preparation, light cleaning, sewing projects, painting, low level building maintenance, organizing supplies or materials.
  • Annual events include the Dino Dig Adventure in January, the Enchanted Tea Party in February/March, a Spring fundraiser, STEAM pop-up programming in Summer, the Pumpkin Party in October, and New Years at Noon in December.
  • General Hours are 10am-5pm Monday-Friday; 10am-3pm Saturday; Closed Sunday

TREES FOR TOMORROW 

715-479-6456

Trees For Tomorrow is seeking community volunteers to assist with education, maintenance, special events, and retail work on our beautiful, 30-acre forested campus.  TFT has been in existence since 1944, and has continued to facilitate natural resource workshops for K-12 students, college students, adults, and the general public in the wise use and management of our forested lands for the past 72 years.

http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/about/volunteering-at-tft

WAREHOUSE COMMUNITY ART CENTER

 715-479-4060

The Warehouse Community Art Center serves as Eagle River’s artistic hub, providing quality education, programming and events that explore all aspects of creativity for all ages and abilities.  A variety of volunteer opportunities with flexible hours are available for anyone seeking a rewarding way to serve/give back to our community. For more information and volunteer listing, please visit:  https://eagleriverart.com/support/volunteer/

 

SUNSHINE FOR HUMANITY

Sarah Teets     715-477-2220

Volunteer needed as our Lead Product Manager

  • We need a Volunteer willing to run our Free Will Store. Taking in donations, sorting through the donations, putting them away, and helping our Customers find what they need or fill out an Item Request Form.
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm

Sunshine For Humanity, sunshine@nnex.net, 715-477-2220

ReWild, Inc.

Olivia     920-420-8175

Volunteer needed to help with day to day operations. 

  • We need a Volunteers to assist with animal feeding, cage cleaning and building, administer medications, animal enrichment and general office.
  • 1-2 hours one day a week. Tasks will vary each week

ReWild, Inc.  oliviassnobl@gmail.com 920-420-8175