Skip to content

YP Volunteering

YP_Logo

YP Volunteering

This page is a dedicated resource for young professionals looking to make a meaningful mark on the La Crosse area! Whether you want to roll up your sleeves for a morning of service or help steer the ship of a local organization, there are many ways to get engaged.

The opportunities are divided into two primary ways to get involved: volunteering & board/committee seats.

Whether you want to join one of our officially organized YP service groups or branch out on your own, there’s a place for you here. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming YP-led volunteer dates, or grab a few friends and sign up for any opportunity that sparks your interest.

2026-04-22 YP Volunteering DMI Downtown Clean Up-25
2026-04-22 YP Volunteering DMI Downtown Clean Up-15
2026-04-22 YP Volunteering DMI Downtown Clean Up-5

Volunteering Opportunities

YP Led Volunteering

Join our YP-led groups! If you sign up for any of these events, reach out to CJ White, from the YP Committee, so we can track YP volunteer hours and make sure you are placed with our YP group!

  • Saturday, April 25th - Habitat for Humanity's Neighbors Day - This is a spring cleanup for elderly people who can't do it all themselves. It runs from 7:30 am - 1 pm, and lunch it provided.
  • Sunday, April 26th - Sustainability Institute's Earth Fair - Every year, the Sustainability Institute puts on an Earth Day celebration, and this opportunity would be helping set up for it. This runs from 8 am - 11 am.
  • Saturday, May 2nd - La Crosse Marathon - There are a lot of different opportunities to help out at the marathon. Currently, we have two people signed up for 5k Course Marshaling, which is helping keep people off the 5k track and cheering on runners. Times vary based on spots.
  • Saturday, May 9th - River Clean Up - There are four sites to choose from. I am currently signed up at the Logan Street Boat Ramp, right next to Black River Beach. For volunteering at this event, you get a t-shirt and a ticket to what they're calling "the after party." This runs 8 am - 12 pm.

Create a Volunteer Group

Looking to give back through direct action? We curate a list of local projects and events that need your energy. Interested in starting a volunteer group for another organization? Let us know and we can help promote it!

  • Hands-on Service: From local non-profits to neighborhood clean-ups.

  • Event Support: Join the teams that make our region's favorite community events happen.

  • Skill-Based Giving: Use your professional talents (marketing, finance, tech) to help a local cause.

April

May

  • La Crosse Marathon (May 2) → LINK
    • Aid Stations: Distribute water and refreshments to runners along the course.
    • Course Marshals: Guide and ensure the safety of participants throughout the route.
    • Packet Pickup: Assist runners in collecting their race materials prior to the event.
    • Start/Finish Line Support: Help with setup, crowd control, and post-race activities.
    • Tear Down (12:00-4:00pm, 20 people max): Help us wrap up the day on the teardown crew. We will meet at Riverside Park at Noon and begin tearing down the finish line, followed by tables, chairs, tents and fencing. This will be a more physical job.
  • 34th Annual Letter Carrier's Food Drive Driving Teams 

June

  • Artspire (June 13) → LINK
  • MoonTunes (June 7 - Aug. 27)

July

  • GRUW Day of Caring (July 15) → LINK (more coming soon)

August

  • Ashley for the Arts (Aug. 6 - 8) → LINK
  • Irishfest (Aug. 7 - 9) → LINK

September

  • Oktoberfest (Sept. 24 - 27) → LINK

November

  • Rotary Lights (Nov. 27 - Dec. 31) → LINK

Board & Committee Opportunities

Leadership: Board & Committee Seats

Ready to transition from participant to decision-maker? We bridge the gap between emerging talent and local organizations seeking fresh perspectives. Opportunities will be posted as they are shared with us.

  • Non-Profit Board Roles: Gain high-level leadership experience and help shape the long-term strategy of organizations you care about.

  • Committee Placements: Perfect for those looking to specialize in areas like fundraising, programming, or advocacy.

  • Civic Engagement: Find openings on municipal or community-led boards that impact the future of the Coulee Region.

Organizations to Volunteer With

Lunch & Learn Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Scroll To Top