Volunteers are the lifeblood of NewThreads. Will you volunteer?

NewThreads has volunteer opportunities available for individuals, small groups and large groups!  

Due to the restrictions in connection with the COVID-19 virus, all volunteer opportunities are temporarily suspended.    

Please contact volunteer@newthreads.org for more details and to arrange a convenient volunteer time!  

With only a staff of three, we rely on thousands of hours of volunteer time to complete our work.  NewThreads needs volunteers to assist us with:  

• Sorting of clothing, household goods and educational items

• Cutting tags and labels off each and every piece of clothing and bedding item 

• Inventory support

• Boxing and preparing goods for donation to agencies

• Warehouse activities

• ​Office and fundraising assistance (grant writer, newsletter, data entry, researcher, and other activities) 

  There are many reasons to  volunteer - either as an individual or group!  

• Team building - co-workers, parishioners, friends, and others work and socialize together as part of a team getting to know each other in the process.  

• Stewardship - What better way to encourage stewardship in your faith community or business than by offering an established volunteer opportunity?  

• Pride - Performing services for others will instill pride in individuals, and pride in your organizations.  

• Resource - This relationship with NewThreads will provide a consistent source for brand new merchandise you may wish to offer to those you serve.  

• Recognition - You will be acknowledged for your work in NewThreads publications.  The greater Milwaukee community will be aware of and inspired by your involvement and volunteerism.   

• Involvement - Those who get involved stay involved.  Create a volunteer spirit that will permeate throughout your agency, business, or congregation, resulting in more active members or employees

• Over 7,000 volunteer hours needed per year

• What to wear:  weather appropriate comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes.

• Rescheduling for rain:  No, all activities are inside our warehouse.

• When to arrive: 10-15 minutes prior to your shift.

• Are weekend or evening times available: No, NewThreads is closed on weekends, and morning shifts start at 9:00 am and end at noon.

• Age limit:  You must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer.  Those 13 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult.