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.
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Ruth Novak is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Arts and Culture Award Runner-Up
There is often that one person that embodies the spirit of an organization. Ruth Novak is that person for Evergreen Productions. From directing the young actors’ production to managing the costume inventory and even creating new costumes when needed, this volunteer is at Evergreen Productions 20 to 25 hours per week year-round preparing for productions so they are ready for opening night. Evergreen Productions is a community-based 100% volunteer theater organization that benefits from Ruth’s tireless volunteering in so many ways. Ruth is a director for the young actor productions, a costumer for any production, a mentor for the “Kids Next Door” young actor drama club and that person who gets the job done, regardless of the task at hand.
The “Kids Next Door,” now in its third year, was started by Ruth to give the kids a chance to get together after they were in a production and continue to act. At the time of its inception, Evergreen had four young actor productions per year. Ruth added one that was 100% young actor selected, directed and performed. Without Ruth’s guidance and support, these young actors would not have this opportunity. She mentors, supervises, and counsels them in all aspects of theater operations.
Directors and leaders willing to spend time to develop young actors are difficult to find. Ruth has never said ‘no’ to a volunteer request and now serves on the Board of Directors for Evergreen to help guide the organization into the next generation of cast and crew. She supports Evergreen’s young actors with encouragement and challenges them to find their voice on the stage or their place behind the scenes. She is tireless in her devotion to the organization and without her, Evergreen would not be able to provide opportunities for young actors.
Thank you, Ruth, for encouraging and supporting the young actors of Evergreen Productions!
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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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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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Proctors for Trivia Contest - May 15
Help keep score for one team competing in their annual trivia contest. All volunteers receive a free ticket to the event which includes networking, food, and raffles.
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
Volunteer duties include start and finish line area clean up and break down of the areas, and corner guards to act as crossing guards at the corner that they register for. Various shifts. Minimum age: 12.
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
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Jennifer Maier
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Cellcom Marathon
- May 18 & 19
The YMCA is looking for volunteers in the food and beverage tents, as 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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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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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
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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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19th Annual Winner Trivia
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Love trivia? Gather your friends and colleagues for some trivia fun! Enjoy: networking, complimentary appetizers, raffles, and a cash bar!
TICKETS
Spectators: $15 (cheer on competing teams, and you can even make your best guesses as you watch)
QUESTIONS:
See you there!
Date: Wednesday, May 15
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Time: 5 pm-9 pm, Trivia begins at 6:30 pm
Where: Stadium View Bar & Grille
**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 support the health and well-being of individuals and families through healthy food access, education, and cooperation to support local food development in a healthy sustainable environment.
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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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