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Lee and Mary Sedlacek are our Volunteers of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Small Group Runner-Up
St. John’s Homeless Shelter fills an essential role in the greater Green Bay community by serving approximately 400 individuals with emergency shelter, more than 800 individuals with services at The Micah Center, and more than 300 women at Wellspring, just this past year. St. John’s Homeless Shelter serves many who do not qualify for other shelters and services, which would not be possible without the 10,000 volunteer hours each year.
Lee and Mary Sedlacek serve as volunteers to the homeless population of adult men and women who literally have nowhere else to go. Lee and Mary Sedlacek are always willing to help where needed, but they have each found a niche at St. John’s. Lee primarily serves as a locker room attendant. He checks guest bins in and out, and always takes the opportunity to share a greeting, encouragement or have a quick conversation. He knows their names and takes an interest in getting to know them on a personal level. Mary primarily serves as a request filler. She selects clothing and hygiene items that guests request and gets to know the guest and what they like versus what would simply be functional. They know that Mary cares and wants to connect with them. Not only do the Sedlaceks help where needed, but also when needed. In a two-week span, St. John’s had three or four “snow days” at the shelter, where they stayed open to guests all day and needed extra volunteers. Lee and Mary readily showed up to serve each and every time, in addition to the three evenings they serve weekly. Their commitment is evidenced by their faithful presence.
Lee and Mary make a difference because they are so genuine. People experiencing homelessness are often labeled and judged. Their actions exude care. Because of the Sedlaceks, guests’ lives are changed and they leave better than they came. Lee and Mary Sedlacek’s commitment to serve clearly demonstrates that they value people, relationships and community. So many of the guests at St. John’s have been beaten down by people who don’t step up and who don’t show up. The fact that the Sedlaceks continually do step up and do show up is inspiring to guests, staff and other volunteers.
Thank you, Lee and Mary, for your commitment to serving the guests at St. John's!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Brown County Library “Food for Fine$” - Now
-May 5
Collect donated food items at the Central Branch of th
e Brown County Library (515 Pine St. in downtown Green Bay) during the “Food for Fine$” campaign. Volunteers will staff a table to check permissible food items and issue vouchers during open hours. Donated food items will be shared with Paul’s Pantry to assist in “neighbors feeding neighbors”.
Click here for more information and to sign up to volunteer
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Volunteer for 2-3 hour shifts during Monday – Thursday from 9 a
m – 8 pm, Friday from 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday from 12 – 4 pm.
Brown County Library
– Ashley McHose
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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 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 Green Bay Voyageurs Host Family
- May 18-August 1
Host a Green Bay Voyageur soccer player for the duration of the team's season (May-July). They ask that host families provide the player a place to sleep and have food available. All host families will receive season tickets for the team, 20% off team merchandise and invitations to exclusive host family events. All hosted players will be college age (18-22) and most will provide their own transportation. The Voyageurs' roster consists of players from multiple different states and countries, so the experience would be similar to hosting a foreign exchange student. The season could be done as early as July 14, and they do have some players who will only be with the team through the end of June. If your family is interested in hosting, but has certain date restrictions this summer, please contact the team to see if they can work around your needs.
Green Bay Voyageurs
- Dannon Anderson
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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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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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Family Interaction Volunteers - May-August 2019
Support children in out-of-home care by supervising the family interaction with their parents. Volunteers help to assure a safe and secure environment both physically and emotionally for the children. The visits typically occur 1-2 times per week for approximately two hours and occur in Green Bay. Training is provided. Volunteers decide how often they would like to volunteer and can choose to accept or decline supervision requests.
Minimum 2 hours per week, same day and time each week. Minimum age: 18.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Jamie Chaudoir
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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Fish Hatchery Volunteer
- Now-July 2019
The Farmory is launching their yellow perch fish hatchery and is looking for passionate volunteers that are willing to help tend to the fish in their system to ensure the Farmory is producing happy and healthy fish. Some of the responsibilities include
various d
aily fish hatchery tasks to help monitor and care for yellow perch eggs, larvae, and fingerlings, recording research and observations, keeping the area clean/putting materials back where they belong, and working with a team to ensure health of the whole “farm”.
Click here for more information on this opportunity
. Training will be provided by the Farmory Hatchery Director. Minimum Commitment of 4 hours a week. Weekend shifts available. Friday evening shifts: 4:00-5:00 pm or 8:00-9:00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays:
Shift 1: 7:00-9:00 am. Shift 2: 12:00-12:30 pm. Shift 3: 4:00-5:00 pm. Shift 4: 8:00-9:00 pm.
The Farmory
- Allison Hellenbrand
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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
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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
)
- 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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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To inspire and equip families and communities to thrive and resolve poverty.
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