Volunteers are essential valued partners in helping us serve families through our mission. Please contact Christy Barden, Business Manager, at 414/671-5575 to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Program volunteers must complete our Group Facilitation Skills Training. Contact Ruth Miller for more information about training.

Children’s Program Assistants

provide nurturing child care for children while their parents attend weekly parenting education classes and support groups. Opportunities are available at various locations and times in Milwaukee County. Experience with children of various ages in a group setting is helpful.

Parent Helpline Volunteers

assist the phone counselors by responding to non-emergency requests. College degree and experience in a “helping” profession preferred. Consistent hours needed.

Parent Support Group Facilitators

co-facilitate weekly support groups and create a safe atmosphere for parents to work on making changes in their parenting. Various locations and times in Milwaukee County are available. Degree and experience in social work, teaching, nursing, or other "helping" profession preferred. Training provided.

Administrative Support Volunteers

assist with administrative tasks such as answering the phone, collating folders, preparing mailings, word processing, and other special projects.

Auction & Raffle Coordinator(s)

for our annual Pro-Am Golf Classic held every June. This person (or persons) coordinates mailings for auction items, follows up on solicitations, records items as they arrive, and helps arrange items into attractive packages.

Special Project Volunteers

assist with information booths at community events and help at our Annual Pro-Am Golf Classic event and other special events.

Interns

The Parenting Network often relies on student interns in Human Service fields, such as social work and psychology, to assist with program delivery. Students are given an opportunity to engage in direct service and gain an overview of working in the nonprofit sector. Potential interns should contact Ruth Miller, Program Director, at 414/671-5575 for an application and more information.