Waukesha County Volunteers

01/29/2026

Are you someone who has lived through substance use challenges and come out stronger on the other side? ❤️ Want to help others through their recovery? Check this opportunity out!

Are you someone who has lived through substance use challenges and come out stronger on the other side? ❤️ Want to help others through their recovery?

Waukesha County is sponsoring a Virtual Certified Peer Specialist Training this spring — and we’re looking for applicants who know recovery from experience. This training is FREE and can help you build the skills and certification to support others professionally.

📆 Training: April 17–May 10, 2026
💻 Online via Zoom
📝 Applications OPEN: Feb 6 — CLOSE: March 6, 2026
📍 Priority given to people living or working in Waukesha and nearby counties.

If you’ve been there and want to give back, this could be your next step. 🌱

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.wicps.org/exam/41726-virtual-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-waukesha-county-sponsored/

11/22/2025

Nutrition Tip: Let's Talk Turkey - How can I thaw my frozen turkey safely?
Thaw your Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge, never at room temperature. Allow one day for each 4 - 5 pounds of weight. Once thawed, the turkey is safe for another two days in the fridge. You can also thaw turkey in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes.
Learn more about safe thawing here:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/lets-talk-turkey-roasting

08/10/2025

04/24/2024

01/05/2024

Would you like to learn more about the different business structures that are suggested for farm businesses, especially as to how they may help with succession planning? Join Cultivating Your Farm’s Future - a virtual workshop series that starts on January 31, 2024. Learn more about the series and register at this link: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/cultivating-your-farms-future-farm-succession-workshops-start-jan-31-2024/
Registration deadline is January 19.

02/23/2023

Where: Bridges Library System Office741 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 210 Waukesha, WI 53186 or join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86879758962?pwd=M0x1aUZLTlZtVHZSZnpqczR3S0kwZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7975 8962 Passcode: KfLA6dCP

09/28/2022

Waukesha County AODA Volunteer Program Celebrates 40 Years
The AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) Volunteer Program has been an essential volunteer service to the Waukesha community. AODA volunteers regularly visit area facilities and reach out to those who are either new in recovery, or those who are considering abstinence from alcohol or drugs. They have not only shared their own experiences, but they’re also a team that consistently conveys a message of hope and strength to remove the stigma and instill a sense of stability to those living with alcohol and other drug use issues. On September 20th, County Executive Paul Farrow presented a commendation plaque to the volunteers for their service to honor four decades of invaluable contributions to the Waukesha community.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining the volunteer team, you can email [email protected]

08/02/2022

Are you interested in becoming a StrongBodies volunteer?
Extension Waukesha County is in need of interested individuals with a desire to improve both their own health and the health of others in their communities.
StrongBodies is an evidence-based program that helps adults stay strong, healthy, independent, and socially connected.
As a UW Madison Division of Extension StrongBodies volunteer, we will train and support you to provide the StrongBodies Program in your own community.
For more information, contact Jen Whitty, Extension Health & Well-being Educator at [email protected] or 262-548-7789.

07/27/2022

Waukesha County Health and Human Services' volunteers assist with a variety of our programs. One of those programs is our Teen Court- which offers first time teen offenders the opportunity to receive a meaningful sentence from a jury of peers. This program has been having a large impact on the youth in our community since 2006 and we are proud to have volunteers be so involved in establishing and making it a continued success! https://youtu.be/NTSy_DR_qAA
For more information: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/HealthAndHumanServices/adolescent-and-family-services/TeenCourt/

07/18/2022