Volunteer Project Catalog
City of Sun Prairie
Through this program, individuals, families, or groups volunteer to adopt a flower bed planter within the Park System and care for it for the summer and fall seasons. The volunteer(s)/volunteer group will be responsible for bringing their own planting tools, weeding regularly, general maintenance, and regular watering of the plantings during the growing season. They are also responsible for the removal of the flowers at the end of the season. Volunteers/volunteer groups may design the appearance of a donated flower bed. The size of each flower bed is approximately 4’ wide by 20’ long, with the middle of the bed elevated in height. Plants should be placed about 6” apart on center to provide a thick, colorful flowerbed. Appropriate recognition signs will be placed by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department in each flower bed that is adopted. Flower beds will be ready for planting by Friday, May 10. Flower beds may be planted at any time after the volunteer(s)/volunteer group feels the weather permits, with a goal of having all flower beds planted by Friday, June 7. Mulch for the planter will be provided by the City's Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. During the week of May 6, 2024, all Blooming of Sun Prairie volunteers will receive an e-mail from the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will information on when and where to pick up mulch. If you desire to apply a weed inhibiter, such as Preen, you may do so prior to applying the wood mulch that will be provided by the City. *Please note that last returning "Blooming of Sun Prairie" volunteers are given priority to keep last year’s flower bed.
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Volunteer for events and projects in the Downtown Sun Prairie Business Improvement District (BID)! The purpose of the BID is to provide an organizational and funding mechanism to support the development, improvement, and promotion of the downtown area for the economic benefit of all businesses within the District as well as the general social and economic benefit of the people of the City of Sun Prairie and its visitors. 2024 Events Schedule: - Thursday, May 2, Wine Walk (FILLED) - Thursday, June 13, Dine in the Dream Park - Thursday, June 20, Community Art Making Project - Thursday, July 25, Night Market - Thursday, August 8, Classic Cars - Saturday, September 21, Fall Beer Taste - Saturday, October 5, Scarecrow Contest - Saturday, October 12, Fall Fun! - Saturday, November 9, Chocolate & Cheese Walk - Saturday, November 30, Small Business Saturday and Fire & Lights Parade - Saturday, Nov. 30 & Dec. 7, 14, 21, Santa Saturdays - Thursday, December 5, Ladies Night Out
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City of Sun Prairie
Volunteering at the Museum provides a unique opportunity to be a part of the inner operations of a museum, work with one-of-a-kind artifacts, learn about Sun Prairie, and help people appreciate history. The Museum offers something for everyone! If you like to engage with people, consider serving as a docent or event volunteer to greet visitors and guide them through Museum exhibits or programs. If you enjoy sharing your creative talents, join our Museum Exhibit Team to design and build educational displays. Those that prefer quieter, individual work can help with ongoing inventory and collections care initiatives or be "on call" to help with research requests. We look forward to engaging with your interests and exploring how you might contribute to great things happening at the Museum! Scope out the Volunteer Matters Tutorial Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrsY6zZKalw.
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Help remove invasive plants in city parks! Training, identification, and tools provided. If interested as an individual or a group - sign up and Cindy, Parks & Forestry Director, will work with you on identifying parks and species and when the best time to remove them is! This could be self-directed, or separate work day events with staff or community partner instruction and assistance. Generally, we need help pulling Garlic Mustard and Dame's Rocket in the spring (April and May) and also removing woody shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle in fall and winter months (November - March).
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The Lettuce Dream Garden at Vandenburg Heights Park opened in 2021 and has been utilized as a learning garden for the Vandenburg Heights and CH Bird Elementary communities. In addition to teaching children and adults about backyard gardening, Lettuce Dream has also provided fresh produce and fresh cut flowers to hundreds of families in the two years of its existence. The garden is ran primarily by volunteers and is in need of individuals to serve in a multitude of roles to keep the garden running smoothly from April through October each year. PLEASE READ: If you cannot work a full scheduled shift - no worries! Please still sign up and add to the comments the times in which you will be at the garden.
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City of Sun Prairie
A variety of independent volunteer activities are available throughout the park system. Depending on location, season, and need, volunteers opportunities in various city parks may include trash clean up, general landscaping such as planting, weeding, watering, mulching planting areas, natural area restoration such as invasive plant management and seed collecting, trail maintenance, various citizen science opportunities, etc. Sign up for a park below and/or contact Cindy Burtley, Parks & Forestry Director, at cburtley@cityofsunprairie.com to find out more!
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SPPRF will take a group of 8 children with disabilities ages 6 - 11 to visit Sheehan Park and the Family Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 13th. The children will be able to play games, blow bubbles and draw with chalk at the park and after lunch we will walk to the Family Aquatic Center for two hours of open swim. No transportation provided. Volunteers are needed to provide one-to-one support for the participants under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator to ensure safety at Sheehan Park as well as safety and rule following at the Family Aquatic Center.
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SPPRF will take a group of 8 children with disabilities ages 6 - 11 to visit the Henry Vilas Zoo on Saturday, August 10th. The children will be able to explore the zoo, ride the train or the carousel and play on the playground. A bus will leave from the WCSB (2598 W Main St.) at 10:00, we will arrive at the zoo by 10:30. We will eat a sack lunch there and be back on the bus at 1:30 to be dropped off back at the WCSB by 2:00 PM for parent pick up. I expect this to be a fairly active day for both kids and volunteers. Volunteers are needed to provide one-to-one support for the participants under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator. Volunteers are needed to provide one-to-one support for the participants under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator to ensure safety at the zoo.
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Three Gaits is a therapeutic horseback riding facility that focuses on therapeutic riding for individuals with disabilities. SPPRF will take a group of 8 children with disabilities ages 6 - 11 to Three Gaits on Saturday, June 8th. The children will be able to ride if they want to, or simply interact with/experience horses. A bus will leave from the WCSB (2598 W Main St.) at 10:00, we will arrive at Three Gaits by 10:30 and follow their programming. We will eat lunch there and be back on the bus at 1:30 to be dropped off back at the WCSB by 2:00 PM for parent pick up. I expect this to be a fairly active day for both kids and volunteers. Volunteers are needed to provide one-to-one support for the participants under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator.
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Help maintain the pollinator gardens throughout the city as your schedule allows! Self-directed duties may include litter pickup, mulch refresh in spring, cutting stems in spring (after pollinators emerge! ~ 1 week of 50 degree weather), weeding, watering (1/week), maybe splitting and moving plants in spring and fall, etc. Training and tools provided! If you are interested, sign up for the park you would like to work at and Cindy, Parks & Forestry Director, will reach out to you on details!
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We are seeking parent/guardians to lead our youth soccer and baseball programs, under the support and guidance of the PRF Department. We are looking for parent volunteers to conduct practices and coach players during games. No experience is necessary. Volunteers help make our youth sports programs successful. Team Assignments: Players will be randomly assigned to teams with volunteer coaches. We will ensure all parent volunteers are with their child. Team sizes will vary based on enrollment. Coach's Meeting: There will be a 60-minute meeting for all coaches prior to the start of a program session. Exact date/time will be listed in your volunteer assignment.
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