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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WPS Volunteer Awards Registration
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Join us for the 2019 WPS Volunteer Awards!
Thursday, April 18
Breakfast buffet starts at 7:30 am
The awards program will begin at 8:00 am
KI Convention Center (Grand Ballroom)
333 Main Street - Green Bay
Cost
: $20 per person (includes breakfast buffet)
No charge for individual nominees, and up to two representatives of group nominees.
Registration
: All attendees and nominees must register.
RSVP and pay online
Please allow extra time for parking at either the Pine Street or Main Street Ramps. Handicap access and drop off available from Adams Street.
For more information, contact the Volunteer Center of Brown County at 920-429-9445 or
awards@volunteergb.org
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Bill Henderson is our Volunteer of the Week!
Mosaic Arts is a nonprofit organization that advances the arts in the Greater Green Bay area. Mosaic was formed in 2013 from the Northeastern Wisconsin Arts Council and Arts Events Inc., two sister organizations that merged in order to create a larger impact in the community. The organization has history with presenting a few events, such as Bayfest, Savour Green Bay, Artstreet and Arti Gras in addition to programming with public art grants and scholarships. Mosaic supports artists, arts and culture organizations, and fosters arts education. The key events that Mosaic currently produces are Arti Gras and Artstreet. Arti Gras has an annual attendance of over 7,000 people over a three-day span and uses over 300 volunteers to help execute the fine arts festival. Both events celebrate the arts and provide access to the arts for the community.
Bill Henderson started as a shift volunteer for events and eventually became a part of the events committee to help develop and execute each event. Bill has been a part of the Mosaic family for over 15 years and provides ongoing support to the organization year-round. Previously, Bill has used his PTO hours from his work to attend monthly meetings. He has even taken vacation the weeks of Arti Gras and Artstreet to help prepare for the event. Bill also volunteers the entirety of each event, from setup to tear-down. He is a vital piece of the team when it comes to executing Arti Gras and Artstreet. Bill develops and fosters positive relationships with exhibiting artists and vendors at these large-scale events, has a backpack of supplies that has just about anything and everything you can think of and dives into any task that is needed to be done, from rinsing and sanitizing food grade hoses to helping kids create crafts in the kids area. He also administers artist awards, erects scaffolding, trains other volunteers, and directs vendor traffic to ensure a safe and efficient loading - he is a man of all trades.
With Bill's involvement in the operations of Arti Gras and Artstreet and the relationships that he carries with exhibiting artists, he has supported the mission of Mosaic of advancing the arts through supporting and promoting individual artists. He has come to know artists throughout the nation on a personal level, which creates artist retention, increases the quality and the reputation of Mosaic events and its mission, and enhances tourism and the quality of life in Greater Green Bay.
Thank you, Bill, for advancing the arts in Greater Green Bay!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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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
April 5
: Help unload trucks with all the games, toys, equipment, and materials needed in the booths. Assist in setting up some of the booths. 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
April 6
: Help in one of their many fun and unique booths with children's activities. 8:30-11:00 am, 11:00 am-1:30 pm, or 1:30-4:00 pm. 15 years old is the minimum age to volunteer, unless volunteering with a parent.
Encompass Early Education and Care
- Maria Gutsmiedl
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The Great Bunny Train
- April 6, 7, 13 & 14
Volunteer duties include game attendants, arts and crafts helpers, parking attendants and train platform assistants. Looking for full-day volunteer shifts from 9:00 am-5:00 pm and half-day shifts (9:00 am-1:00 pm OR 1:00-5:00 pm). Minimum age: 16.
National Railroad Museum
- Scott Lozar
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Girl Scout Booth Volunteers
- April 6 and 13 and June 25
Help hand out information and engage with families in an interactive booth at several community events (April 6: The Big Event, April 13: Destination Expo, June 25: Kid’s Day). April 6 and 13: 8:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:00-4:00 pm. June 25: 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt
- April 13
Looking for volunteers to help with face painting, helping hide Easter eggs, help run the prize center, and clean up. The Easter Egg Hunt is a free, fun, family event that brings together the Green Bay community and families. 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
March of Dimes
- Alyssa Birkholz
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WBAY Pet Expo
- April 13
Interact with the public, hand out brochures, accept donations, politely advocate for victims of domestic violence and elder abuse, as well as for their pets. All materials and education provided.
2:00-8:00 pm.
Hidden Paws Network
- Melissa Thurlow
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Langlade Elementary Parti Gras
- April 18
Various opportunities and shifts available.
Sign up here
. 5:00-8:00 pm. Minimum age: 6th grade and older.
Langlade Elementary PTO
- Paty Saavedra
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EggStravaganZoo at the NEW Zoo - April 20
Opportunities are varied and include supervising activity stations, games for kids, costume mascots, and more. Multiple shifts are available to choose from between 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Children ages 8-14 must be accompanied by an adult and volunteers age 15+ can volunteer on their own.
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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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DAV Sweepstakes Stuffing
- April 24
Stuff envelopes with a letter, return envelope and tickets, and seal the envelopes. Anytime between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm - come and go as you need to.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3
- Dick Marbes
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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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Girl Scouts of Distinction
- May 1
Serve as ushers and greeters at this event, which recognizes girls who have earned awards over the last year. 5:00-8:00 pm. Minimum age: 16.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Garden Blitz
- May 2-5
Help build and deliver 70 raised garden boxes and soil throughout the Green Bay area! Purchased boxes support sustainable agriculture by providing garden boxes to community spaces. May 2: 2:00-5:00 pm OR 5:00-8:00 pm; May 3-5: 8:30 am-12:00 pm OR 12:30-4:00 pm.
New Leaf Foods
- Jordan Salley
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Trivia Contest
- May 15
Volunteer duties include event set-up, beverage runner, registration, proctor, and event take-down. This event is taking place at Stadium View, 1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay. 5:00-9:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Chiara Boss
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Cellcom Marathon
- May 18 & 19
The YMCA is looking for volunteers in the food and beverage tents, course corner guards for the half marathon and for course clean up. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt!
Click here
to sign up. Various shifts each day. Minimum age: 14.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Become a Docent at Hazelwood Historic House
- June 1-August 31 (
Thursdays-Sundays)
Volunteers will be trained to interact with the public and tell the compelling story of Hazelwood and the contributions that the Martin Family made to the community and Wisconsin in the 19th & early 20th centuries. Hazelwood was originally the home of the Morgan and Elizabeth Martin family who were a political and cultural force in the city and state for almost one hundred years. It is filled with many original furnishings, family photographs, paintings and artifacts. 12:00-5:00 pm. They will work with you to form your schedule. Minimum age: 14.
Brown County Historical Society & Hazelwood Historic House
- Brooke Uhl
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Memory Bear Makers - Ongoing
Make memory bears out of hospice patients' clothing, usually a shirt. These are made for family members as a memento from their loved one. This is done as needed on an ongoing basis.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Demske
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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Be a Big - Ongoing
There are more than 90 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.
Choose between their community or school-based programs!
Click here
to let them know you are interested by filling out the corresponding program form on their website or call to make an individual appointment at 920-498-2227.
Minimum age: 18.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
- Joy Wick
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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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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Veterans to Mentor other Veterans - now through September 18 (Wednesdays)
Walk beside a fellow veteran who is participating in a 16-20 week "kitchen-style" educational workshop called Getting Ahead. 4:00-6:00 pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
- Pat or Claire
Online Store Sales Prep - Wednesday Mornings
Prepare special and unique donated items to be put for sale on their eBay store. Clean and prep items, research values, take photos, write item descriptions. Ongoing.
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
- Lynn Mullins
Small Appliance Wizard - Ongoing
Test and clean small electrical items donated to the organization, preparing them for sale in their thrift stores. Items include but are not limited to: coffee makers, alarm clocks, telephones, radios, toasters, lamps, etc. Mornings or afternoons.
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
- Lynn Mullins
Crafts, Sewing, and Fabric Prep and Pricing - Ongoing
Prepare for sale and price craft items, sewing items, and fabric that has been donated to thrift stores. Items include but are not limited to: material, yarn, craft kits, zippers, knitting or crocheting supplies, etc. Openings on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays mornings or afternoons.
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
- Lynn Mullins
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Senior Program - Various dates and times available
Do you like to craft, mingle, go on outings, play games, drive, and give back? If so, the Salvation Army has two locations that cater to our local seniors and they could use your help with assisting program coordinators with events throughout the week. Hours and days can be flexible for your schedule. Minimum age: 18.
The Salvation Army
- Renee Main
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Class Facilitators and Guest Speakers - Year-Round
Volunteers can opt to teach or guest-speak at any WWBIC class. WWBIC provides the curriculum, but may ask for your feedback on the materials. They offer a
spring class semester and a fall class semester, both of
which are planned months in advance. Most classes generally run between 6:00-8:00 pm on weeknights. Other opportunities may range at other times of the day. Minimum age: 18.
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (
WWBIC
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- Nicole Brumm
Business Counselors - Year-Round
Work one-on-one with clients surrounding your area of expertise. These meetings can be one time, or continuing, depending on volunteer willingness and availability. Many of these services can be costly for start-up businesses; YOU can help a local small business succeed! Examples of counseling: Web design, brochure design, QuickBooks setup, cash flow, legal questions, marketing strategies, social media, etc. Times vary, as you would schedule the specific time you are available to speak with the business client.
Minimum age: 18.
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (
WWBIC
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- Nicole Brumm
Business Plan Reviewers - Year-Round
Assist WWBIC clients with one-on-one reviews of their business plans. Volunteers may work on these at home or with the client in person. The goal is to guide clients to create a completed and lender-ready business plan. Times vary based on when you have the time to view the business plan or when you want to speak one on one with a client. Minimum age: 18.
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (
WWBIC
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- Nicole Brumm
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Offering more than 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, audio books and more, the BIG Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Brown County Library, is an event not to be missed!
Brown County Central Library (lower level)
515 Pine Street, Downtown Green Bay
April 9-13, 2019
Friends members are invited to attend the special preview sale on Monday.
Sale Hours:
Tuesday, April 9 9:00 am – 7:45 pm
Wednesday, April 10 9:00 am – 7:45 pm
Thursday, April 11 9:00 am – 7:45 pm
Friday, April 12 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Saturday, April 13 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Gently-used donations and library discards are offered at a fraction of their original cost. A discount coupon, valid Wednesday and Thursday of the sale, is available on the Friends' website,
www.bigbooksale.org
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Sorted by category, shopping for your favorite interest or title is easier than ever! This sale is the primary fundraiser for the Friends of the Brown County Library and a book lover's dream. Proceeds from the sale support the Brown County Library.
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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
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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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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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To offer person-to-person service to those in need locally.
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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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