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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Raquel Quevedo
is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Youth Award Runner-Up
Raquel Quevedo has encompassed what it means to be a mentor and role model through her volunteer activities with the N.E.W. Scholars Program of Scholarships, Inc. Raquel has volunteered as a big-buddy, decorating t-shirts with children with autism, and at Green Bay nursing homes, where she reads to the elderly. She has baked and decorated cookies and played bingo with clients from the Aging and Disability Resource Center. She also spent numerous hours creating a picture book that teaches younger students the steps needed to go on to college. After writing her book, Raquel read her book to younger students in order to teach children who come from an economically disadvantaged or minority background the steps needed to go to college, inspiring them to pursue the dream of furthering their education.
Raquel’s biggest contribution is her regular volunteering during N.E.W. Scholars’ weekly afterschool program. During the afterschool program, she assists N.E.W. Scholar Coaches, and mentors younger Edison and Washington middle school students to do well in school and pursue college. She has provided inspiration to younger students who often do not perceive college as a realistic opportunity. Beyond college readiness, she has shown many younger N.E.W. Scholars students that volunteering is an important step in helping them pursue their dream of going to college.
Raquel has volunteered for the N.E.W. Scholars afterschool program for two years. She volunteers three hours each week, totaling almost 200 hours. She also assists with monthly parent programming. Raquel’s help during parent workshops is priceless, as she is a much-needed bilingual Spanish speaker, because the majority of families who attend only speak Spanish. She truly is an inspiration to all in our community and is only 16 years old.
Thank you, Raquel, for inspiring and helping others in our community!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Gift Shop Cashier/Assistant -
Now-June 5 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Carry out transactions, clean, check inventory, make new price tags, and other small tasks as needed. Training will be provided on how to use Square POS. Available shifts: 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:00-3:00 pm. Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Heritage Hill State Park
- Rebecca Lom
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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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Heaven's Touch Classic Golf Fundraiser -
June 11
Sell tickets, tally sheets for silent auction, get paid items to recipients, help with clean up and more! Volunteers are asked to wear closed toe shoes, khaki pants or capris. They have a volunteer shirt you may wear at the event. Various shifts. Minimum age: 16.
Heaven's Touch, Inc.
- Kelley or Cindy
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If Tombstones Could Talk: Fort Howard Cemetery Walk -
June 12 & 13
Help with admissions, guide in the cemetery, & manage snacks after walk. 5:00 pm-unknown. Minimum age: 14.
Brown County Historical Society
- Brooke Uhl
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Day Out with Thomas
- June 12-16
Staff various stations, including various games, arts, crafts and activities. Indoor and outdoor options available. There are also opportunities to volunteer as a member of the train crew for those willing to volunteer multiple days. Full-day or part-time shifts are available from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. All-day volunteers will be provided with a complimentary lunch. Minimum age: 16.
National Railroad Museum
- Scott Lozar
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Annual Block Party
- June 18, July 16, and August 13
Various opportunities are available, including assisting with face painting, supervising a bounce house or games, and supporting the bike rodeo. June 18: West Side YMCA; July 16: Broadview YMCA; August 13: East Side YMCA. 4:30-8:30 pm. Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
- July 2-7
Various committees are available, including open admissions & will call, hospitality, marshals, practice areas & caddies, scoring control, scoring tents, standard bearers, television, transportation, and volunteer services. Various shifts are available.
Click here for more information on the available opportunities and to sign up to volunteer
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Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
- Lilly Zubren
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Safety Town - July 8-August 9 (Monday-Friday)
Are you a teenager that is looking for something fun to do this summer? As a volunteer "safety buddy," you will work with students between the ages of 4 and 9 as they learn all about various safety topics. You will have a small group of students to work with the entire week under the direction of a lead teacher in your classroom. Volunteers help students complete crafts and activities, help them ride mini cars on the streets of Safety Town, and much more! Monday - Friday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Safety Buddies must be between 6th-12th grade to volunteer.
Center for Childhood Safety
- Emily Gossens
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Gold Ribbin' BBQfest of Greater Green Bay
- July 12-14
Golden House
- Rachel Porath
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Packer 1K & 5K
- July 19 & 20
Assist with packet pick-up, food and water/Gatorade distribution, directing traffic at course intersections, or monitoring participants as they enter their start waves and more!
This opportunity is ideal for individuals, pairs of volunteers, families, and corporate employees.
Sign up is easy!
Click here for more information and to sign up to volunteer
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Volunteers will be given a special Packer 5K T-shirt when they arrive for their first shift. Friday s
hifts are between the hours of 2:00 pm and 7:15 pm. Saturday Shifts are between 5:30 am and 10:00 am.
Volunteer Center of Brown County
- Melissa Jagodinsky
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Packers 5K Run/Walk - July 20
Hand out water and/or Gatorade to runners and walkers at Water Station #2 (Blue Ridge Drive) as they pass by, refill water and Gatorade cups, and make more Gatorade for the coolers as needed. After all runners & walkers have gone by, volunteers assist in cleaning up any garbage left on the ground and clean out the Gatorade coolers. Sign up is simple.
Click this link
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scroll to Water Station #2, click on the "7:00-9:30 am” time-slot box, click on the “Volunteer” button, and type in the password “big” to enter your information and complete your sign up. 7:00-9:30 am.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast WI
- Jeanne Jauquet
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Faeries & Wizards Festival -
July 27
Help with set up, break down, prepping food, managing craft stations, interacting with kids. They are also looking for a "Wizard." The "Wizard" must be good with interacting with children & can have fun! 9:30 am-2:00 pm. Minimum age: 14.
Brown County Historical Society
- Brooke Uhl
Pros & Cons of Prohibition Tea
- August 3
Help with set up, break down, food prep, serving food, etc. This event takes place in Hazelwood's backyard. 11:30 am-3:00 pm. Minimum age: 14.
Brown County Historical Society
- Brooke Uhl
If Tombstones Could Talk: Fort Howard Cemetery Walk -
August 7 & 8
Help with admissions, guide in the cemetery, & manage snacks after walk. 5:00 pm-unknown. Minimum age: 14.
Brown County Historical Society
- Brooke Uhl
Road Rally Fundraiser - August 17
Hand out clue cards, check off challenges, and make sure Road Rally participants are finding their location stops at the assigned station. At least 16 different stations need volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to join everyone back at Voyageur Park in De Pere afterwards for food and prizes! Two shifts available to choose from: 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:00-4:00 pm.
Minimum age: 14.
Brown County Historical Society
- Brooke Uhl
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Massage Therapy Volunteers for Hospice Patients - Ongoing
Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference within the community? Are you a licensed massage therapist? Aurora at Home Hospice is in search of specially trained/licensed volunteers to provide massage therapy assistance for patients on end-of-life care. Something as easy as human touch can make the biggest difference during this challenging time. Volunteers spend 1-2 hours per week with their patient. You schedule your own visit times and volunteers are not needed every week.
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’re interested or call 920-498-2227 to make an appointment
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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
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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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24th Annual Volunteer Center Golf Classic
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Please join us and help build a stronger community by supporting the Volunteer Center and all of the community partners and volunteers it
serves.
When:
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
9:00 am-7:00 pm
Where:
Thornberry Creek at Oneida
4470 N Pinetree Rd
Oneida, WI 54155
Individuals and foursomes welcome.
Lunch, dinner and other corporate sponsorships are available.
Great food and exciting raffle prizes!
Questions?
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission: T
o ensure that residents have quality of life care by providing a stimulating environment to enhance life by a supportive, friendly, and fun staff specializing in keeping loved ones as independent as possible.
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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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