Volunteer Connect
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YOU can change the community. By signing up for just one of these opportunities, you will make a difference. This weekly email features community partners in need of volunteers or wishlist items.
Spread the word, forward this email onto friends, family and coworkers - we are all building a greater Green Bay through volunteerism!
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The Foster Grandparents at Encompass are our Volunteers of the Week!
The Foster Grandparent Program at Encompass joins together two segments of the population - seniors and children. The program enhances quality of life for seniors and gives them a sense of purpose. Their presence gives parents and children an extra sense of security. The children have a consistent grandparent figure who mentors and encourages them in social play and classroom activities. Foster Grandparents are assigned to an Encompass location and volunteer a minimum of 15 hours per week. What a win-win-win situation for Encompass, the children and seniors!
The specific needs that the Foster Grandparents at Encompass address are preparing children for school readiness in regards to social-emotional development, mathematics concepts, and language and literacy concepts. Foster Grandparents work in the classrooms at one of the seven Encompass centers and work one-on-one with children who need additional guidance. Foster Grandparents follow the Encompass teachers, lead by holding babies to strengthen the child’s social-emotional development through eye contact, reading to toddlers to help engage children in literacy concepts, playing outside with children to teach children healthy social interactions, and support children during family style meals to help children reinforce fine motor skills and utilize social skills. The Foster Grandparents are truly role models for these children at Encompass by encouraging, role playing, singing and laughing with the children to help support them to participate in school readiness activities that will help these children thrive in their futures.
The Foster Grandparents at Encompass have worked continuously to make a difference in the children they serve. The Foster Grandparents that volunteer at Encompass range in the number of hours, frequency, and years of service. The Foster Grandparents range from volunteering a total of 15 hours a week to 32 hours a week and have served between 1 to 20 years of service. The Foster Grandparent Program at Encompass is an ongoing volunteer effort throughout the year that continues to shape these children’s futures. During the July 2018-January 2019 year, 93% of the children that the Encompass Foster Grandparents worked with made gains in School Readiness Concepts in the classroom. The Foster Grandparents at Encompass also work with other children in the classrooms that they are not assigned to and those children also receive positive interaction and concept learning. It has been found that children who don’t participate in school readiness education between the ages of 0 to 5 years old are more likely to not graduate high school, not attend college, struggle with violence and many more high risk factors. With the support of Foster Grandparents, Encompass is able to help the children in Brown County make educational strides for their futures.
Thank you, Foster Grandparents, for continuously working to make a difference in the children you serve.
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Retired/Senior Volunteer Program
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Are you over 55 and have a skill, talent or some time to give back to the community?
Then RSVP may be for you!
RSVP, a federally-funded program, stands for
Retired/Senior Volunteer Program
and engages talented volunteers 55+ to work with local nonprofits to meet their volunteer needs.
Benefits of the program include mileage reimbursement, accident, personal and excess automobile liability and annual recognition.
Volunteers feel a connection to other volunteers and their community, which prevents isolation and has health benefits!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Elder Love Laundry Project - January 19
Laundry Love - Green Bay will be holding their first Elder Love Laundry Day at Bay Manor Senior Apartments. Help with washing laundry and bedding for seniors who may otherwise be unable. Spend time combating loneliness by spending time with our elder neighbors as their belongings are washed and dried. 9:30 am-4:00 pm (end time may vary). Minimum age: 10 (unless otherwise discussed).
Laundry Love - Green Bay
- Natashia Atkinson
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Circles Green Bay Volunteer Overview - Mondays
Circles Green Bay is offering an overview session about the needs they have for volunteers within the Circles Program. Join Circles for a meal and a meet and greet with the great people in our community. This is a place to make friends and impact multiple generations. They are looking for volunteers who are interested in building relationships with households who are
Circles Green Bay
- Jen Schmohe
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Winterfest on Broadway - January 25
Help with event set up, monitor the soup stop area, monitor the activity area, or with event tear down.
Click here to sign up
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Set up: 9:00-11:00 am; soup stop: 10:30 am-1:00 pm or 12:45-3:00 pm; activity monitor: 10:30 am-1:00 pm or 12:45-3:00 pm; event tear down: 2:45-4:30 pm.
On Broadway
- Sam Maass
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Memory Café Volunteers - January 31,
March 27, September 25, December 4
Brown County will host a new memory café at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve in Suamico on four occasions in 2020. If you are age 21 or over and enjoy the company of others, the elderly, and those with early memory loss, and can initiate and contribute to the conversation, assist with an indoor/outdoor activity or craft, assist with s’mores by the fire or hot chocolate, or play table games, this may be the volunteer opportunity you are looking for. These memory cafés provide a safe place where individuals with early memory loss and their companion/caregiver can socialize with others on the same journey, engage, relax, and have fun. A packet of volunteer materials, including a background check, will be provided upon request and must be completed
before
you can start volunteering.
9:30 am-12:30 pm.
Minimum age: 21.
Curative Connections
- Connie Roberts
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Rails & Ales - February 15
Volunteers will help with various tasks including raffle sales, silent auction attendant, game attendant, prize distribution, vendor support and clean up. 5:00-9:30 pm. Minimum age: 21.
National Railroad Museum
- Scott Lozar
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Bridal Show on Broadway - March 1
Volunteers can help with set up, tear down, coat check, or with ticket sales.
Click here to sign up
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Set up: 9:00-11:00 am; ticket sales and coat check: 10:30 am-2:00 pm; event tear down: 2:00-4:00 pm.
On Broadway
- Sam Maass
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Purse Bingo - March 5
Come on out to help out at a super fun, high energy event - Purse Bingo! The Center for Childhood Safety is seeking 10 volunteers to help with registration and other event needs throughout the duration of the event. Have a group of friends you'd like to volunteer with? This is the perfect event! 4:30-8:30 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Center for Childhood Safety
- Emily Gossens
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Craft Beer'za Crawl - March 21
Sell tickets, check ID's, and give out wristbands.
11:30 am-3:30 pm.
On Broadway
- Sam Maass
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Badger State 10K - March 28
Volunteer opportunities include: helping with registration and packet pick up, serving food, helping at the finish line, and cheering on/directing runners on the course. 8:45 am-2:00 pm.
Center for Childhood Safety
- Emily Gossens
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Father/Daughter Dance - March 28 (New Date)
Assist with set up and clean up, check in, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, and serving refreshments.
2:30-5:30 pm. Minimum age: 14.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Red Cross Blood Drives - Various Dates
Volunteers can do several different tasks like helping with registration, handing out snacks, and interacting with donors. Blood Drives take place during regular business hours. Minimum age: 18.
American Red Cross
- Lee Borofka
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Companion Volunteer - Ongoing
Provide companionship to patients (by reading to them, playing cards, going outside with them for fresh air or simply talking). The shifts depend on your availability and how often the patient would like visits. This is a very flexible and rewarding opportunity!
Volunteers under the age of 15 should be accompanied by an adult.
AseraCare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
Pet Companion Volunteer - Ongoing
AseraCare Hospice is seeking available volunteers who specialize in sharing their trained pet with persons who are ill or lonely. Volunteers would serve as companion volunteers with the specialty focus on encouraging and enhancing patient interactions with their certified pet.
This is a very flexible opportunity. Minimum age: 18.
AseraCare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
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Parent Pals - Ongoing
Volunteer mentors spend time (2-3 times per month) with parents referred by Brown County Child Protective Services who have identified an interest in having an informal support in their lives. Mentors often spend time helping parents with minor children develop new skills that empower the family to live and function in a safe and healthy manner. Matches are based on compatibility and can continue for as long as both parties are interested though the hope would be to have volunteers engaged with their Parent Pal for a minimum of 12 months.
Minimum age: 18.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
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Jenna Durkee
Pals Program Mentors - Ongoing
Volunteer mentors spend time (2-3 times per month) in a recreational or learning activity with a child, age 3 or older, that has been referred by Brown County Child Protective Services. Volunteer mentors help the child adjust to the separation or loss of a parent, enhance self-esteem and confidence, and learn new skills. Matches are invited to attend a fun activity each month that is free of charge. Matches are based on compatibility and can continue for as long as both parties are interested though the hope would be to have volunteers engaged with their Pal for a minimum of 1 year.
Minimum age: 18.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
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Jenna Durkee
Volunteer Guardians - Ongoing
A legal guardian is a decision maker and an advocate for those who are incompetent due to aging, a developmental disability, chronic mental illness or alcohol and drug abuse (i.e. ward). Guardians ensure that the individual’s rights to proper housing, nutrition, and medical care are met. A guardian is expected to visit their ward at least once a month and complete an annual report. A legal guardian does not financially support the ward, take care of the ward on a day-to- day basis, or personally provide a place for the ward to live. Time commitment is based on the needs of the ward. Minimum age: 18.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
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Jenna Durkee
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Volunteer Drivers - Ongoing
Drive clients to and from vital appointments and offer door-to-door assistance as needed. Curative provides the vehicle, gas, and insurance. No CDL required. Shifts are available Monday through Friday (morning or afternoon) and typically last 4-5 hours. Volunteers must have
a good driving record and will undergo a background check.
Minimum age: 18.
Curative Connections
- Tina Whetung
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Girl Scout Assistant Leader - Ongoing (every other Saturday)
An east Green Bay (Sullivan Elementary area) Girl Scout troop (grade 3-6) is looking for an Assistant Leader to help plan and run troop meetings, as well as help with the upcoming Cookie Program season. Girl Scout volunteers help build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place! The troop meets every other Saturday for two hours. There may be occasional events at other dates/times. All Girl Scout volunteers are background checked. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Michaela Hofer
Girl Scout Leader Volunteers - Ongoing
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes is seeking adult volunteers to help empower young girls by leading troops! Volunteering with a troop is a wonderful way to spend time with your daughter, while making a difference in your community. Available openings:
De Pere
: Kindergarten leaders for Susie C. Altmayer Elementary, kindergarten leaders for Westwood Elementary.
Green Bay
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2nd and 3rd grade leaders for MacArthur Elementary, kindergarten/1st grade leaders for Howe Elementary, kindergarten/1st grade leaders for Sullivan Elementary, kindergarten leaders for Baird Elementary.
Howard
: Kindergarten leaders for Meadowbrook Elementary, kindergarten/1st grade leaders for St. John the Baptist.
Training and resources are offered to all volunteers. Volunteers must be 18 and graduated from high school.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kayla Beyersdorf
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Visual Merchandising - Ongoing (through January 31)
Highlight important or seasonal merchandise and organize the merchandise to help create a better shopping experience for everyone. East & West locations.
Monday-Saturday
: 9:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:00-4:00 pm; 4:00-7:00 pm.
Sunday
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9:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00-4:00 pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
- Joyce Aiello
Electrical Function Tester - Ongoing (through January 31)
If you are a bit of a gadget fan, figuring out how they work and making sure they are safe to use, this is the perfect volunteering role for you! Test the electrical equipment that is donated to St. Vincent de Paul making sure it is suitable and safe for sale. West locati
on.
Monday through Sunday
: 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00-4:00 pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
- Joyce Aiello
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Perch Fish Hatchery Volunteer - Ongoing
Help monitor and care for yellow perch eggs, larvae and fingerlings. Record research and observations. Shifts are available: Sunday-Monday: 7:00-9:00 am or 4:00-7:00 pm.
The Farmory
- Patty Casady
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our January Volunteer Times!
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is a proud charity partner of the 2020 Doctors in Recital event!
Doctors in Recital
is an evening of musical excellence put on by area physicians donating their time and talents to raise money for a local cause. Each act is headlined by an area physician with a passion for music, as well as a commitment to patient care. Many other area healthcare professionals share the stage as back-up musicians or choir members.
Since 2006, Doctors in Recital has raised nearly half a million dollars for local charities.
Come out and hear a wonderful night of music, and help support our Reading Coaches for Kids program!
Event information:
Saturday, January 18, 2020 at
7:00 pm
Weidner Center for Performing Arts
Tickets:
Available for purchase below or at area
Festival Foods locations.
Adults: $25
Students with ID: $10
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To empower families to effectively navigate medical debt by encompassing finances, fundraising, education, resources and spiritual well-being.
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AFFILIATE PARTNER PAGE
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our page on the Volunteer Center website!
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Support volunteerism at local nonprofits through the Volunteer Center.
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