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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In conjunction with Give BIG Green Bay and its 24-hour day of online giving, the Volunteer Center of Brown County invites YOU to get the 'scoop' on volunteering! Come to the Volunteer Center and sign up to volunteer with one of our many nonprofit partners. Anyone who signs up to volunteer during Give BIG will receive an edible scoop of cookie dough from the Dough Shoppe. Our goal is simple...24 new volunteers in 24 hours. We can do it with your help!
The Volunteer Center of Brown County is located at
984 9th Street, Green Bay, WI 54304
Can't make it to the Volunteer Center? Click on the button below to donate to our cause from noon to noon on those days.
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2019 WPS Volunteer Award nominations are open!
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is pleased to once again host the community's largest event recognizing the impact that volunteers have on our community! Made possible by event sponsor Wisconsin Public Service, along with the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and our eight generous award sponsors – Aon, Bellin Health, Constellation, The George F. Kress Foundation, Georgia Pacific, Green Bay Packers Give Back, Morgan Stanley and United Healthcare – this event celebrates volunteers and highlights the work they do to assist nonprofits in our area to fulfill their missions.
Why take the time to submit a nomination?
It’s a powerful way to honor the impact that a person or group is having in the community! Each individual nominee and two representatives of group nominations will be our guests at the Awards Breakfast, which will take place on
Thursday, April 18, 2019
, at the KI Convention Center. All nominees will be recognized at the event.
Recipients of the awards and runners-up will receive cash prizes of
$1,000
and
$500
respectively that they can donate to the nonprofit organization of their choice. The youth recipient and runner-up will receive the award amounts as scholarships.
Submitting a nomination creates greater awareness within our community of the organization where the volunteer gives their time and energy.
The deadline for nominations is
March 1, 2019
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The nominee may also be selected by the Volunteer Center as the “Volunteer of the Week” (which runs weekly in the
Press-Gazette
) or submitted for regional and state awards following the event.
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Kathleen Clouthier is our Volunteer of the Week!
As a volunteer with Compassus, Kathleen Clouthier makes weekly visits with patients who are nearing the end of their life. Kathleen has been volunteering since 2014 as a friendly visitor in the Compassus volunteer program. She volunteers on average 6 to 10 hours a week with hospice patients who have been given the prognosis of 6 months or less to live. The patients live in assisted living residences and nursing homes in the greater Green Bay community. Often, these individuals have few or no family visitors. Kathleen patiently and studiously creates an atmosphere of comfort and trust by providing recognition of each person's ultimate value to our community.
Hospice programs in the United States began as a volunteer organizations. Now, any certified hospice organization, as part of their Medicare funding requirements, must provide a percentage of their clinical times spent with patients in volunteer time. Through Compassus, volunteers are expected to visit patients at least twice a month. Kathleen exceeds those visit time requirements, seeing her assigned hospice patients sometimes two or three times a week. She spends as much time with each patient as they allow her to spend. She reads poetry, novels, newspapers, celebrates holidays and birthdays, and even brings in their favorite music and often a small CD player to keep in their room. Kathleen will even make a point to gather important and significant information about their life, who they are, and what matters most to them. She listens to each and every word they speak, even if the meaning of their words loses its intended purpose.
Kathleen is remarkable in her approach, because she sees each patient she visits as unique and important. She gains their trust and becomes their most valiant defender and interpreter for life's important moments. Kathleen may be giving Joan her special back rub one day and singing with Mary the next day. She does not waver. She does not turn away from the rhythms of dementia or the sorrows of the silent or the heavy work of those who are actively dying. Kathleen never makes a quick exit. She is present in that moment for as long as that moment needs to last. Kathleen is truly the quality standard bearer for what a hospice volunteer can bring to Compassus.
Thank you, Kathleen, for taking the time to learn about each patient you serve and for gladly accepting each patient as they are!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Cookie Cupboard Volunteer - Saturdays and Sundays in March (March 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, and 30-31)
Volunteer will answer the phone, retrieve voicemail messages, write down cookie orders, fill orders, and complete a receipt for all pick-ups. Volunteers must be able to lift 20 pounds. 9:00 am-3:00 pm. They prefer full shifts and someone who can commit to more than one shift. Minimum age: 6th-12th graders must be accompanied by an adult.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Brenda Duncanson
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Learning with Legos -
March 6, 14, 28, April 4, 11, 18
Expose 2nd and 3rd grade children to science and math through fun and engaging Lego projects. The YMCA provides all the materials, lessons, and training. This is a 6 week commitment. 4:40-5:40 pm at Sullivan Elementary School. Minimum age: 14.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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PI Day 5k 2019
- March 9
Watch the street and help the runners. Volunteers will need to dress warm and be to the school by 7:30 am and will be done at 10:00 am.
Leonardo Da Vinci School for Gifted Learners
- Allison Hockers
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Literacy Green Bay Adult Tutor Workshops
- March 25, 27, April 1 and 13
Get trained to become an adult tutor. Literacy Green Bay's mission is to help adults and families acquire the reading, writing, math, English language, computer, and workforce skills they need to function effectively as workers and community members. Attend the 4 sessions that meet for 3 hours. The trainers train you how to work with adult learners. Choice of two sessions each date (morning or evening): 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 6:00-9:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Pamela Ninham
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Badger State 10K - March 29 & 30
Various volunteer opportunities are available and include working registration table to hand out packets to registered runners, serving food in the food line, staffing the finish line, and being stationed throughout the course to cheer on and direct runners. March 29: 2:45-7:00 pm; March 30: 7:15-9:10 am (packet pickup), 8:45-11:15 am (course volunteers), or 9:15 am-12:00 pm (food line and finish Line). Anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Center for Childhood Safety
- Emily Gossens
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Safe around Water (SAW) - April 2 & 4 or April 9 & 11
Assist in providing elementary students from at-risk schools a hands-on water safety experience. This experience will give them the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize, prevent, and avoid aquatic emergencies. 4:00-5:30 pm (the same time each day). Minimum age: 16.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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The Big Event
- April 5 & 6
Help in one of their many fun and unique booths with children's activities, handing out giveaways at the door, serving food, or dressing up as a costume character. 8:30-11:00 am; 11:00 am-1:30 pm; 1:30-4:00 pm. Minimum age: 14.
Encompass Early Education and Care
- Maria Gutsmiedl
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WEE Winners Wear Helmets
- April 23 & 30
Volunteers will be stationed in a classroom with a lead teacher and will assist the children in following activities, fitting helmets, and guiding them as they ride tricycles on the mini sized streets of Safety Town to practice safety skills. 8:30- 11:30 am and 12:30- 2:30 pm. Minimum age: 16.
Center for Childhood Safety
- Emily Gossens
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YMCA Dance Recital
- April 25, 26, & 27
The Y is looking for energetic and fun volunteers to entertain the young dancers between movements. Volunteers should be prepared to play games, help with snacks, and make sure the dancers are ready for their next rehearsal or performance. Previous dance experience not necessary. April 25 from 4:30-7:00 pm; April 26 from 4:30-7:00 pm; and 27 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm or 2:00-5:00 pm. Minimum age: 14.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Licensed Massage Therapist Volunteers
- Ongoing
Seeking kind and caring volunteers to share their time and talents with hospice patients and their families.The gift of a light massage to a bed bound patient is indescribable. 1-2 hours, per week/this is flexible. Minimum age:18.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Demske
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Bellin Expressive Arts in Medicine Art Cart Volunteer
- Ongoing
Bring a BEAM Art Cart to patients during their hospital stay, and offer an art or craft project to patients at no cost, along with a smile, and conversation. Art Carts are stocked with art supplies and make & take projects. Volunteering with BEAM is an extremely rewarding experience for an enthusiastic, positive, nurturing person who loves people. Art is part of the healing process, provides distraction from anxiety, and creates a nurturing, healing environment. Hours are flexible (anytime of the day and any day of the week). Minimum age: 16.
Bellin Health Systems. Inc.
- Amy Eliason
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Six-Twelve Mentoring
- Ongoing
Mentor a child in grades 6 through 12 to improve high school graduation rates. Big Brothers Big Sisters will manage the volunteer application process, and make and support the matches throughout the life of the match. To submit an application,
click here
, or call 920-498-2227. Minimum age: 18.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
- Jeanne
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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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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer
- Varies
CASA is dedicated to providing a voice for abused and neglected children who are under the legal protection of the court system. CASA volunteers are professionally trained and supported by staff. They visit with the child weekly and submit a monthly report to the judge on the child's safety and well-being to help the judge make important decisions about the child's future. Once a week for one (1) hour. Minimum age: 21
CASA of Brown County
- Sarah Quinette
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Childcare - Ongoing (Tuesday & Thursday Evenings)
Assist with childcare while parents are in workshops and receiving one-on-one help. This hour on Tuesdays & Thursdays gives the parents a time to focus on getting things in order to get back on their feet. It also provides an awesome reprieve for our kiddos! They get to be kids and play and interact with community members who care about their future. 6:30-7:30 pm. Minimum age: 14 unless accompanied by an adult.
Freedom House Ministries
- Crystal DeCleene
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East Green Bay & West Green Bay Troop Leaders and Co-Leaders - Dates and times are determined by volunteers
Do you want to make an impact in the lives of girls? There are several opportunities in the east and west Green Bay area, where troop leaders or co-leaders are needed. Volunteers will plan meetings and activities for girls and encourage leadership skills. Volunteers are required to do a background check to participate and we do ask volunteers to become registered members ($25). However, if the registration fee is not something the volunteer is able to pay, we do have financial assistance available. Volunteers are supported by the Girl Scout Council and given specific training.
Dates & times are determined by volunteers.
Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of The Northwestern Great Lakes
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East GB leaders
:
Melissa Leaman
West GB leaders
: Mallory Von Haden
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Spring Cleaning Volunteers -
Ongoing
Help Heritage Hill clean their historic buildings in preparation for their upcoming season. Many buildings need help. This is a great opportunity for groups to volunteer. Heritage Hill also has an Adopt-a-Building program, where service organizations, businesses or groups can get recognition for their help and have the opportunity to give input on the use of the building they adopt. Weekdays, anytime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Volunteers under age 14 must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Heritage Hill State Park
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Erin Comer
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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19th Annual Winner Trivia
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Love trivia? Do you have what it takes to win the coveted Winner Trivia championship and a year of bragging rights?! Gather your friends and colleagues for some trivia fun featuring sports, pop culture, politics, music, history, and more! Enjoy: complimentary appetizers, raffles, and a cash bar!
TICKETS
Teams: $350 (split the cost of a team with your friends OR ask your employer to sponsor your team)
Individuals: $15 (general admission only – you must have a team to participate in trivia contest)
QUESTIONS OR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES:
Date: Wednesday, May 15
th
Time: 5 pm-9 pm, Trivia begins at 6:30 pm
Where: Stadium View Bar & Grille
1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304
**Adult-Only event
***All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Girl Scouts in your community
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Reframe TitleTown 2019
Free Home Repair Program
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NeighborWorks Green Bay and Trinity Lutheran Church will again be partnering to provide free home maintenance and repair activities to people in need during the week of June 23-29, 2019. The focus is to serve people who are elderly, low to moderate income, or disabled. The program provides the materials and labor at no cost to the homeowner. Individuals or families are encouraged to apply by going to
www.nwgreenbay.org
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Applications are due March 29, 2019.
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Missio
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To help individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
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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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Give to the United Way of Brown County to fund local nonprofits.
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