Volunteer Connect
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Liliana Cervantes is our Volunteer of the Week
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NEW Scholars is a college readiness program of Scholarships, Inc. focused on enhancing reading, writing, and character development among low-income and would-be first generation college students. Beginning in middle school and continuing through high school, we help these students on their path to college through interactive, after-school programming and parent support. The program encourages and provides opportunities for students who have a desire to be the first in their family to graduate from college, but lack the understanding and resources to attend. Through active participation and parental involvement, students can earn an incentive-based scholarship of up to $5,000 when they graduate from high school.
Liliana Cervantes serves the NEW Scholars middle school program as a high school volunteer. She mostly does administrative work for the program records and she serves as the assistant coach for the 8th grade lead coach by helping students complete homework and their activities of the week, and also helps setup prior to student arrival. She is a hard working young lady who shares her time between school, working, and volunteering for the NEW Scholars program. Although she has a busy schedule, she is always motivated to improve as much as possible and to gain further skills to help her in her future goal of becoming a nurse. She volunteers for the NEW Scholars program every Monday for three hours.
Liliana demonstrates that she enjoys volunteering with NEW Scholars by coming with a smile on her face and not missing out on programming Monday nights. Liliana is a bilingual volunteer, which helps Scholarships, Inc. with translating for our bilingual families. During their Steps to College unit, in which 8th grade students had to create a Steps to College book, Liliana focused on helping the students create their stories. She sat down with a particular student and served as a mentor for that student by helping her write in first person, but also learn what it means to write in first person vs. third person. She stayed after programming to continue to help that student complete her book before the due date. She helped her cut and paste pictures as the student wrote her story in her blank book.
She is a great asset for the NEW Scholars program and for the students. She makes sure that she serves the purpose of serving our students and families to the best extent possible.
Thank you, Liliana, for providing
opportunities for students who have a desire to be the first in their family to graduate from college!
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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 6, 13 and 20
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
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Elmore Elementary Holiday Store - December 12
Help students select gifts to give to their family members and then help wrap them. All volunteers must complete a background check.
Click here to start this process
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8:00-11:00 am.
Green Bay Area Public Schools
- Amy Fish
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Pizza Ranch Fundraiser for HEA - December 16
Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary is looking for 8-12 volunteers who can assist with serving and busing tables. This is also a wonderful family-friendly volunteer opportunity. No experience is necessary, as training is provided from 3:45-4:00 pm on the day of the fundraiser. The shift then runs from 4:00– 8:00 pm. There will be time to take a break (and, perhaps, buy some pizza for a good cause). Minimum age: 12.
Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary
- Jess Danen
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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
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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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 based on compatibility and can continue for as long as both parties are interested or until the youth is eighteen. They currently have a lengthy waiting list of boys and girls ages 3-17. Need spotlight: They have two brothers, ages 6 and 9, on the far west side of Brown County, who are in need of a positive, consistent adult role model. The boys enjoy art, crafts, sports, being outside and love superheroes. They like movies, video games and playing with Legos and action figures. They are excited to learn about and try new things. They ask that volunteers meet with their match at least 2-3 times per month for 1-2 hours each time. Minimum age: 18.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Jamie Chaudoir
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 deliver the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families, and spreading the stories of hospice to those with whom they come into contact.
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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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