Volunteer Connect
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National Volunteer Week
is April 7-13
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National Volunteer Week is a nationwide initiative to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about in their community, and to inspire others to find ways to take action that creates change.
What inspires you to serve in our community?
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Delaney Wahl is our Volunteer of the Week!
Delaney Wahl's involvement in the foundation that was started as a result of her diagnosis of
Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma, known as EHE, has addressed the needs of EHE patients for research into a very rare cancer that currently has no cure.
She has been involved in the EHE Foundation's efforts since inception in 2015.
Delaney serves as both the face of the EHE Foundation that began in the Unites States, but now has counterparts in England and Australia and as a tireless worker for many fundraising efforts like 5Ks, banquets, golf tournaments, and t-shirt sales. She also does public speaking for the organization and serves as a support mentor for other EHE patients for the support arm of the foundation. In addition to the public speaking and mentoring, Delaney helps organize, setup and cleanup the events and does design, inventory, packing and mailing for the t-shirt sales that are a part of their fundraising efforts. She is the inspiration and reason for the existence of the EHE Foundation.
Delaney's involvement in the foundation has resulted in about one million dollars being raised for the research work of Dr. Ruben of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio specifically for EHE research. Additionally, other patients have become a part of the foundation to be both informed and supported. All EHE patients benefit from the research funded by the EHE Foundation's fundraising efforts. It also allows more EHE patients to be part of clinical trials.
Delaney is a senior in high school and is an inspiring young woman. If you sat and talked with her, you would never know that she has a cancer with no cure, at this time. She does not let her cancer diagnosis slow her down. Instead of being a victim, Delaney has become a tenacious advocate for finding a cure for EHE. Delaney works to change her situation and the situation of others who struggle with the same disease instead of letting the disease define how she lives her life. She is an influential role model for other students to become active agents in their own lives.
Thank you, Delaney, for being a warrior involved in fighting for an important cause!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Information Session with the Habitat Crew - April 11
Join the Habitat Crew for their quarterly gathering at Heartland Pizza Company to learn more about
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and about volunteering with each organization. You will also
meet current volunteers, hear about the future for the ReStore and Habitat build sites, and learn about the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program through the Volunteer Center of Brown County. The Heartland Pizza Company is located at 2822 Ramada Way, GB. 4:30-5:30 pm.
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
- Jennifer Maier
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The Great Bunny Train - April 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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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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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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UntitledTown Book and Author Festival - April 26, 27, and 28
Various volunteer opportunities to choose from. Room hosts introduce the speaker, monitor the room, and keep programs on-time. Venue leads assist with the overall management of the venue by supporting room hosts and the information booth, and by trouble-shooting minor problems. Information booth volunteers provide attendees with festival information, direction and general assistance for visitors.
Click here for more information about the available opportunities
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Variable shifts, 2-6 hours in length from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. A few up to 8:00 pm.
Minimum age: 15.
UntitledTown Book and Author Festival
- David Siegel
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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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Green Bay March for Babies
- May 4
Help with the food tent, kids fun zone, memory garden, as route cheerleaders, and with clean up. 7:30 am-12:00 pm.
March of Dimes
- Alyssa Birkholz
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Food Drive Pickup Driver and Helper - May 11
Be a postal carrier's shadow by venturing out on the mail route to assist in collecting food for the postal carrier's food drive. Volunteers will work in pairs and will need to have a large vehicle with ample space within their vehicle to pick up all non-perishable food items along their assigned route.
One volunteer will be responsible for driving their vehicle. The other volunteer will be the runner, responsible for picking up the food and loading it into the vehicle. The runner must be able to bend, lift, and twist for the duration of the volunteer activity. The route will take about 3 hours to complete and the letter carriers may provide you with a sign for your vehicle, and a route map.
After completing the route, volunteers will then report back to the west side Post Office on Packerland Dr. and drop off donations to be sorted. Volunteers are asked to wear tennis shoes, and dress for the weather as volunteers will be working outside. This is a rain or shine activity. Volunteers driving will be utilizing their own vehicle and MUST have a valid driver's license and insurance required to operate that vehicle in the state of Wisconsin. Volunteers doing the "running" (picking up the food by the mail boxes and loading them into the vehicle) must be 13 years of age or older. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Post Office located at 300 N. Packerland Dr. Green Bay, WI 54303 15 minutes prior the start of their scheduled start time. Volunteers 13-16 years old should be accompanied by an adult. 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
The Salvation Army
- Renee Main
Food Drive Donation Sorter - May 11
Help sort donated food items that are collected through the postal carrier's food drive. Volunteers will unload food items from vehicles that have collected the food. Volunteers will unpack the bins/bags and then do some initial sorting of the food. Volunteers will then load sorted food into large boxes that will go to local pantries. Volunteers are asked to report to the west side Post Office on Packerland Dr. Volunteers 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are asked to wear tennis shoes, and dress for the weather as volunteers will be working outside. 12:30-3:00 pm or 3:00-5:30 pm.
The Salvation Army
- Renee Main
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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 Green Bay Marathon
- May 17-19
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
- Samantha Shefchik (volunteer coordinator)
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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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Girl Scout Booth Volunteers - June 25
Help hand out information and engage with families in an interactive booth at Kid’s Day. 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Titletown Bike Tour
- July 21
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
- Diane Gaywont
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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
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
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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
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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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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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Literacy Instruction - Ongoing
Instruct children to young adults on how to learn to read words by using instructional videos. The focus is on achieving word fluency and successful spelling. The educational videos make it easy for a volunteer to follow along with the child as the child learns the sound system, thus allowing them to learn to read and spell words. Volunteers will be trained on how to use the videos. The instructional sessions are one-on-one for 30 minutes at the Reading Connections facility in Hobart. Shifts are available Monday through Thursday, 3:00-6:00 pm. Volunteer for 1 hour per week to 12 hrs per week. Minimum age: 18.
Reading Connections Inc.
- Rick Bowers
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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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Soccer Coaches/Referees -
Summer 2019 - Thursdays and Saturdays
The Kroc Center is looking for volunteers to help coach children's soccer and referee the games. There will be two coaches per team, pairs of volunteers are welcome. Staff will be available for assistance. There will be planned activities to go off of. Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Minimum age: 16.
The Salvation Army
- Renee Main
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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Mission:
To promote all aspects of book culture with an annual book and author festival in Green Bay.
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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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