Retirees may wish to continue serving the UM by volunteering their time.  Your institutional knowledge, expertise, and energy can continue to serve the university in meaningful ways.  Some volunteer opportunities are for one-time or annual events and some are available on an ongoing basis.  Check out these opportunities to volunteer!

 On Campus

University Search Committees

Retirees can volunteer to participate on search committees for recruitments.  In addition to or in lieu of informing your former department, you may contact the Recruitment Manager in Human Resource Services Recruitment at Personnel Resources Recruitment and provide your name, a current email address and what title(s) you held and/or which departments you worked on campus.

The Missoula International Friendship Program

The Missoula International Friendship Program (MIFP) is looking for volunteers to be buddies to international students.  Complete an online application/questionnaire at www.mifp.org.  The program provides a great way to help an international student receive a warm welcome to UM and get to know people on campus and in the community.  For more information, you may contact MIFP at mifp.news@gmail.com or the UM Foreign Student and Scholar Services at 406.243.2226.

Holiday Helpers Program

UM's Experimental Leaning and Career Success office coordinates the annual "Holiday Helpers" program during the Christmas holiday. This is an opportunity for campus faculty, staff, and retirees to give holiday and food items for local families through organizations like the YWCA and Soft Landing. For more information, please contact Emily Lunch at 406-243-5128 or emily.lynch@mso.umt.edu

University United Food Friday Event

UM's Experimental Learning and Career Success office partners with the President's Office and United Way of Missoula County to coordinate this annual fall semester event. Over 350 volunteers work together to package over 90,000 non-perishable meals for Missoula Food Bank's Empower Pack program. For more information, please contact Emily Lynch at 406-243-5128 or emily.lynch@mso.umt.edu

 

 

Off Campus

Missoula Aging Services (MAS)

Missoula Aging Services (MAS) is always looking for enthusiastic anc compassionate volunteers. Your time and talent can make a real difference in someone's life. MAS offers a wide selection of engaging ways to volunteer in the community. This includes volunteering directly with MAS as well as opportunities to work with other local organizations. MAS volunteer activities include Meals on Wheels, Caring Companions, Cleanup Crew, and others. For more information, see Volunteer Opportunities Missoula|Missoula Aging Services

Missoula Senior Center

Missoula Senior Center always welcomes volunteers who are greatly appreciated! The only qualification for volunteering is that you come with a willing attitude. Some of the areas in which to volunteer include the thrift shop, kitchen, office,  newsletter, committees, and special events. For more information see Volunteer - Missoula Senior Center 

Partners in Home Care Hospice Program

Partners in Home Care Hospice Program provides end of life ar to patients and their families. If you have a passion for caring for others, you should consider becoming a Hospice Volunteer in Missoula or Polson. As a Hospice Volunteer, you can choose to work with individuals and their families by giving the gifts of compassion and emotional support. You may also choose activities such as running errands, walking a pet, assisting with clerical functions, or involvement with the fundraising team. For more information see Hospice Volunteer Montana|Partners in Home Care.

 

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For information about more opportunities, visit www.volunteermissoula.org to access a variety of possibilities. You can create a profile at this online address; those seeking volunteers can use that information to contact you for help. 

If you are interested in receiving a list of additional opportunities (both off and on campus) email vicki.watson@umontana.edu and request the list she manages. Feel free to suggest more ideas for inclusion on this list.