Volunteer Connect
6/13-6/19
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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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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is looking for our next MCHS Volunteer Wisconsin AmeriCorps Member!
Volunteer Wisonsin AmeriCorps Program Description:
This program places individuals with nonprofit organizations across Wisconsin to build and strengthen volunteer programs. Individuals will receive focused training in volunteer management then assist with such tasks as: recruiting, training and supervising volunteers; creating volunteer handbooks, application forms, and brochures; writing position descriptions; coordinating social media; and other (non-volunteer) tasks specific to the mission of the nonprofit.
About the Volunteer Center of Brown County:
The Volunteer Center of Brown County is a nonprofit organization creating a stronger community by engaging volunteers to support nonprofit partners.
We believe the strength of a community is directly related to its volunteers. Each year, we match thousands of volunteers with hundreds of local nonprofit partners to best utilize time and talent.
Period of Service:
September 10, 2019 – August 31, 2020. (End date is negotiable).
Hours:
This is a full-time position that averages 35-40 hours per week (1,700 hours minimum).
Required Orientation and Training (expenses covered):
September 10-13, 2019
January 8-10, 2020 (tentative)
Benefits:
-- $538.15 (gross before taxes) bi-weekly payroll for term of service
-- Eligible to receive a basic healthcare, eye and dental insurance plan (premium paid by Marshfield Clinic Health System), which covers the member.
-- $6,095 education award upon successful completion of the term of service
-- Forbearance on qualified student loans and interest accrual payments while serving (taxable)
-- Gain valuable skills and leadership training, along with building future references and qualifications.
and more!
For more information, visit:
Interested in applying?
Please send your resume to Eric Sponholtz, Executive Director, at
eric.sponholtz@volunteergb.org
. You can also request more information by calling 920-429-9445.
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Larry Baeten is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Heart of Gold Award Runner-Up
Each nonprofit has different needs, from bread to heavy lifting. Larry Baeten learned over time what the various organizations’ needs were and made sure they were met: seniors needing help cleaning up their yard; a young mother needing diapers for her newborn; a shut-in needing groceries delivered; a child needing school supplies; a pantry needing canned goods; the homeless needing blankets, scarves, and mittens; and agencies needing furniture moved. So many community needs have been met by this individual, it is a challenge to list them all.
Larry began his volunteer journey more than 15 years ago, using his own vehicle to help the Freedom House three days per week. Soon after spending time there, he realized they did not have a use for some of the donations they received. In his generous mind, he wanted to find a good home for those donations, so he searched for a need in the community. Learning that the Kingdom Come Pantry had a need, he started dropping items off there on Tuesdays. While there, he discovered they had items they could share as well, which led him to St. John’s Lutheran Church, but it does not stop there.
They had things to share with others, too, which led him to De Pere Christian Outreach, then St. Willebrord Parish, Howe Community Resource Center, The Salvation Army and Operation Christmas Child. So, he started a convoy of giving from place to place, delivering items that each charity could fully utilize. Larry’s volunteer efforts have benefited many agencies and many individuals over the years. What was so unique in what he did was his ability to match resources to those who could make use of them. When talking to him, you can see the passion for helping others in his eyes.
Thank you, Larry, for working hard to meet the needs of those you see around you!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Broadway District Tree Maintenance - Now
-September 1
On Broadway is looking for a volunteer to cut off suckers on trees. Every 2 weeks for roughly 2 hours at a time. Volunteers are able to choose when they would like to volunteer.
On Broadway
- Sam Maass
Farmers' Market on Broadway -
June 12-September 25 (Wednesdays)
Setup, beverage tent and clean up opportunities are available. Please feel free to sign up for multiple dates/times via email or by
clicking this link
. Various afternoon and evening shifts available.
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
igNight Market -
June 15-September 21 (Saturdays)
Listen to live music while volunteering at the igNight Market! Help with set up, in the beverage tent, as an activity monitor, or with clean up. Sign up via email or by
clicking this link
. Various afternoon and evening shifts available.
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
Neighborhood Wash #trashtag -
June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, and October 21
Help pick up garbage in the Broadway District on the third Monday of the month from June to October. Dinner is provided! Sign up via email or by
clicking this link
. 5:30-7:30 pm.
On Broadway
- Sam Maass
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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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Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series -
June 18-August 27 (Tuesdays)
Listen to music while volunteering at Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series! Help with set up, clean up, greeting guests, hospitality crew, or in the beverage tent. Sign up via email or by
clicking this link
. No July 23 concert. Various afternoon and evening shifts available.
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
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YMCA Camp Wabansi Thursday Night Cookouts - June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 8
Camp Wabansi is in need of volunteers to help with their Thursday night family picnic cook outs during the summer. Volunteers are needed to set up, cook, serve, and clean up. Great opportunity for families and work groups. Choose a date and time that works for you. 5:00-7:30 pm. Volunteers under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by a parent.
Green Bay YMCA
- Lisa Lokken
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Volunteer Informational Session
- June 24
Are you interested in volunteering with Literacy Green Bay? They currently have needs in various departments of their organization, including: Administrative, office, English language classes, childcare and adult Tutoring. If you would like more information about how you can get involved as a volunteer with Literacy Green Bay, please speak with one of their staff after the informational session. Parking and the entrance are in back of the building on Madison St. across from St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter. There is a sign in their parking lot that says Madison/Monroe building. 9:00 am or 6:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Liz Brinks
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Taste on Broadway -
June 27
Help with set up, in beverage tents, at token booths, as a restaurant runner, or with clean up at this Broadway District premier food event. Sign up via email or by
clicking this link
. Various shifts are available throughout the day.
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
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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!
Click here to sign up
. 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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#RockTheDockGreenBay
- July 13
Help in the beer tent, with garbage pick up, in the VIP tent, be a bartender, with security, financials, with clean up/closeout of the festival, and assistance with final garbage pick up. They are also in need of shift lead volunteers in various areas. Many shifts between the hours of 12:30 pm and 12:30 am. Minimum age: 12.
Compassionate Home Health Care
- Dawn Paradiso-Hansen
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Packers 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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Titletown Bike Tour - July 21
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
- Diane Gaywont
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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
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Back to School Store Shopper - August 7
Green Bay Area Public Schools is looking to recruit volunteers for Service League of Green Bay's Back to School Event. All of our guests are special kids, but some of their needs are different. We want this day to be a wonderful experience for all of them. This shopper role will be especially designed to pair with special needs children. Personal Shoppers are the key to the day of Back to School Store!! Shoppers take a child and walk them through the store and spend the time with them. You make sure they get all of their items, help them get fitted for the right sizes (don't worry there are clerks in each area to help you with that part!) as well as all of their school supplies.
Click here to sign up to volunteer
and make sure to indicate your affiliation with the Green Bay Area Public Schools! 3 hour shifts start at 7:30 am and end at 8:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Green Bay Area Public Schools
- Amy Fish
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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
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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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Compassus Administrative Volunteer - Varies
File patient information, compile admission packets, assist staff with copying, maintain supplies and patient charts, and more. Volunteers contribute to the care provided to patients while maintaining patient confidentiality. Once a week for 1 - 2 hours depending on your schedule. Any day between 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Compassus Hospice
- Karen Ganiard
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Grant Writing Assistant - Ongoing
The Volunteer Grant Writer assists in aspects of grant writing for the organization, including seeking out grant sources, determining appropriateness of grants, collecting and organizing needed information for grant submissions, writing narratives for grant applications, tracking grants which have been submitted, and writing final grant reports. Additional information available upon request or via contact person's email. 5 to 15 hours weekly. Mon-Fri, daytime hours flexible. Long-term commitment preferred. Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Robyn Hallet
Marketing & Special Events Assistant - Ongoing
Work closely with the Marketing/Special Events Coordinator and Executive Director to assist in increasing community awareness, planning events, raising funds and attracting new donors. More information available upon request or via contact person's email.5 to 15 hours weekly. Mon-Fri, daytime hours flexible. Regular commitment preferred. Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Robyn Hallet
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Filled with Love - Ongoing
Sew keepsake bears and pillows from patients’ garments. This is a flexible opportunity. Minimum age: 18.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Beautician - Ongoing
Provide haircuts to patients. Shifts typically last from 1-3 hours.
Minimum age: 18.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Patient Companion - Ongoing
Share your time with patients in their homes or at Unity Hospice by engaging in meaningful conversation, playing cards and games, and giving family members a needed break. Shifts typically last from 1-3 hours.
Minimum age: 18.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Campus Gardener - Ongoing
Tend to annuals and perennials, maintain shrubs, and mow the lawn. Shifts typically last from 1-3 hours.
Minimum age: 18.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
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Legacy Literac
y: A Guide To Giving
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Have you considered donating to a local organization? Not sure how to get started, or what questions to ask? Join Literacy Green Bay for an informational meeting about planned giving. This is an opportunity for the public, tutors, and volunteers of Literacy Green Bay to come and receive first-hand knowledge for personal financial planning.
The presenter, Miranda Bonde is an accomplished financial adviser currently serving with One Wisconsin Financial Group. She will be presenting on financial strategies as well as different resources for planned donations. If you have considered donating to an organization before, this would be a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and find out the best way to give back to your community. Thank you for your interest in Literacy Green Bay!
When:
Wednesday, June 26
10:00 am or 6:00 pm
Where:
424 S. Monroe Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54301
RSVP:
This event does request an RSVP.
Questions?
Contact Literacy Green Bay
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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
Registration:
Space is limited!
Individuals and foursomes welcome.
Questions?
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Booyah! Baseball: Literacy Green Bay Night
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Enjoy a fun night of local baseball supporting Literacy Green Bay! This night exclusively features Sandlot Night with appearances from Tommy "Repeat" Timmons, and the legendary Smalls!
This is one night you can't miss, register today! This is a wonderful time to come and meet Literacy Green Bay staff, volunteers, students and learn more about what Literacy Green Bay does for the community-all while enjoying some good ole baseball!
When:
Sunday, July 21
Gates Open: 12:05 pm
First Pitch: 1:05 pm
Where:
Green Bay Booyah Baseball Field
Holmgren Way in Ashwaubenon
Tickets:
For $12, you will receive a ticket to the Booyah! game, and a brand new 2019 Booyah! Baseball hat!
The group portal closes on July 7th, 2019
Questions?
Contact
Liz Brinks
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5th Annual Walk for Literacy Fundraiser
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The walk is just under 2 miles and is a family friendly event. Meet our staff, learn more about their program, and get involved! Strollers, wagons and children are welcome and encouraged to attend! Come and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wildlife Sanctuary, all while supporting a wonderful cause.
When:
Saturday September 7, 2019
Check in is at 9:00 am
Walk starts at 9:30 am
Where:
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
1660 E Shore Dr, Green Bay, WI 54302
Registration:
For an individual to register the cost is $10.
For families (2 Adults, 4 children) the cost is $35 per family.
Questions?
Contact
Liz Brinks
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Green Bay YMCA
Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Summer Volunteer Opportunities:
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Annual Block Party
: June 18, July 16, and August 13
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YMCA Camp Wabansi Thursday Night Cookouts
: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 8
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Sensory Kickers:
Monday & Wednesday (Aug 5 - Aug 28 )
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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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