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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Brook VanEss is our Volunteer of the Week!
Many schools have needs for office and/or school assistance and student assistance. This includes things like office work, fundraising, and more. This is true for Elmore Elementary, a school in the Green Bay Area Public School District, as well as for other schools across our community.
Brook VanEss assists in the Elmore Elementary office with things like student mailings, sorting, stapling, etc. She also assists on their popcorn days by making and bagging popcorn for the students. Brook also volunteers for various functions such as book fairs, picture days, health screenings, etc. She is active in the parent-school organization and offers many suggestions on ways to fund-raise. Brook's positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed has been a tremendous help for the students and staff at Elmore. Needs are many in public schools and, unfortunately, teachers and staff just don't have the time necessary to fulfill all the needs efficiently at times. That's why volunteers like Brook are so important!
Brook assists a minimum of 3 hours per week. Some weeks it's as much as 8 hours. She has been volunteering at Elmore for approximately 3 years. The students enjoy seeing Brook at school and know she is there to help wherever needed. Brook regularly attends parent-school meetings and always has suggestions on how to improve various events and engage the help of others.
Thank you, Brook, for helping to fulfill the needs of Elmore Elementary!
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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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Gift Wrapping Station - Now-December 24
Wrap gifts at Bay Park Square Mall for shoppers. All money raised from the gift wrapping station will be donated to Freedom House. Two-hour shifts available during mall hours. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Freedom House
- Crystal DeCleene
920-857-4848,
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WPS Garden of Lights - Now-December 30
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by volunteering for the WPS Garden of Lights? The Botanical Garden is looking to fill more than 1,000 volunteer shifts over the course of the event. Many volunteer opportunities are available from parking to greeting visitors to concessions and more!
Volunteers will receive free admission to enjoy the Garden of Lights the night of their shift. This opportunity is perfect for families and friends to volunteer together, corporate groups to support their community and for students to fulfill required service hours.
Click here to sign up
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Various shifts.
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
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Winter Wine & Beer Walk - December 13 and 20
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
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Spanish Translators for Give A Kid A Book Distribution - December 17 & 18
The Friends of the Brown County Library are looking for Spanish translators to help direct parents as they pick out books for their children for the holidays.
Click here to sign up
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December 17: 2:30-5:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm; December 18: 1:00-4:00 pm.
Minimum age: 16.
Friends of the Brown County Library
- Meg Deem
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Rockin' New Year's Eve Green Bay - December 31
Seeking volunteers to assist with food & refreshments, arts & crafts, inflatables, and more at this family-friendly event. Volunteer at the East Side Y, Ferguson Family Y, or the West Side Y from 4:30-8:30 pm. Minimum age: 14 years old (without a parent).
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
Learning with Legos at Baird School - January 7-February 4 (Tuesdays)
Expose 2nd - 3rd grade children at an after school program to science and math through fun and engaging Lego projects. The volunteer will work with a student to teach lessons in problem-solving, and learning about the components and engineering of simple machines. 4:20-5:20 pm. Minimum age: 14.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
Father/Daughter Dance - January 25
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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Learning with Legos at Beaumont School - February 19-March 27 (Wednesdays)
Expose 2nd - 3rd grade children at an after school program to science and math through fun and engaging Lego projects. The volunteer will work with a student to teach lessons in problem-solving, and learning about the components and engineering of simple machines. 4:00-5:00 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). Minors should be accompanied by an adult. Flexible. 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
AseraCare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
Pet Companion Volunteer - Ongoing
AseraCare Hospice is looking for individuals with a pet who would do well with visiting hospice patients throughout the Green Bay and Appleton area. Flexible. Minimum age: 18.
AseraCare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
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Hospice Volunteers - Ongoing
Visit with patients on hospice care. Volunteers spend time with a patient watching TV, reading, sharing stories and playing games. This provides companionship to the patient and allows caregivers time to run necessary errands. Training is provided and no experience required. Flexible schedule, one-two hours a week.
Minimum age: 18.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Demske
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Be A Big - Ongoing
There are more than 100 children waiting to be matched with an adult mentor, and more than 60 of those waiting are boys. Could you be a mentor to a child in need of a caring, positive role model? Bigs come from diverse backgrounds just like Littles. They are regular people, just like you. You don’t need any special degrees or job skills. You just have to want to positively impact a young person. Role models come in all shapes and sizes, and you could be a perfect fit.
Click here to learn more
. Minimum age: 18.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
- Jeanne
Jauquet
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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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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
Bi-Lingual Girl Scout Recruitment - Through March as Needed
Assist Girl Scout staff members in recruiting Spanish-speaking girls and communicate information to parents. Times vary: Usually weeknights. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kayla Beyersdorf
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Giraffe Volunteers - Ongoing
The NEW Zoo is looking for new volunteers to join our Giraffe Volunteer program! Teach people about giraffes and supervise the Giraffe Feeding Experience, which is open daily year-round. All training is provided.
Click here to get started
or contact Angela at
volunteer@newzoo.org
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Volunteers must be aged 16+ to work at the Giraffe Feeding Experience on their own; volunteers aged 8-15 can assist with supervision.
NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
- Angela
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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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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our December 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 improve the quality of life through assisting in the revitalization of the downtown business community and thereby the community as a whole through concentrated efforts in organization, promotion, design and economic enhancement.
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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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