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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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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The Habitat for Humanity Build Site Crew are our Volunteers of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Large Group Award Recipient
Imagine a world where everyone has a decent place to call home. By bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope through offering working families a hand up on the path toward home-ownership, Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity works toward that mission. This would not be possible without the Build Site Crew. The Build Site Crew is a group of volunteers who join Habitat for Humanity at a work site every Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday to help build homes for families so they can realize their dream of home ownership.
Not only do they lend their time and talents to building homes, but they also work with a new group of volunteers every week as teams from corporations, churches or organizations participate on the build site. When a new volunteer comes to a build site, some don’t even know the difference between a nail and a screw when their day starts. A build site crew member is partnered with them to work side-by-side for the day, and by the end of their shift, the newbies are using tools, such as a nail gun, like an expert, all thanks to the patient guidance of the Crew members.
Habitat for Humanity builds 12 months per year, and many of these volunteers have been helping on a build site for several years – some have been with the organization for more than 10 years! Many of the Build Site Crew have joined Habitat’s Milestone Club – volunteering 1,000, 2,000 and even 3,000 hours with Habitat for Humanity! The need for affordable housing in the Green Bay area is great, and this group of volunteers helps build new homes for qualified buyers. Without their help, Habitat for Humanity would not be able to complete as many homes as they do – 112 homes in 31 years!
Thank you, Build Site Crew, for helping families realize their dreams of home ownership!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series -
Now-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
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
igNight Market - Now
-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
Farmers' Market on Broadway -
Now-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
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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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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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Ushers for Singin' in the Rain -
July 11, July 12, July 14, July 17, July 19, July 20, and July 21
Ushers will assist patrons in finding their seat at 1 of 3 entrances to the Walter Theatre. They kindly request that ushers wear black bottoms and white tops to be easily identifiable to patrons. Various times. Ushers are kindly asked to arrive 1 hour before the listed performance time, stay and enjoy the show, and help reset the theatre afterwards.
Click here
to register as an usher. Then please visit their online signup by
clicking here
to choose your date(s). Children may usher with an adult guardian present.
St. Norbert College Music Theatre -
Josh Fields
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Gold Ribbin' BBQfest of Greater Green Bay
- July 12-14
Golden House
- Rachel Porath
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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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Neighborhood Wash #trashtag -
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
- 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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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
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All Kids Can Kick-Sensory Kickers Soccer - August 5-August 28 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Sensory Kickers is a recreational soccer program for youth ages 6 - 14 years old diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other sensory processing challenges. Volunteers are needed to help the participants achieve success in the areas of the physical, social, and emotional components of a team sport. This program will provide fundamental soccer skills, positions, rules of the games and team scrimmages. 5:30-6:15 pm (ages 6-9) and 6:30-7:30 pm (ages 10-14). Minimum age: 14. If younger than 14, need to be accompanied by an adult.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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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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Food Pantry Assembly - Regular Opportunities
Help with food pantry assembly by preparing groceries prior to client appointments. Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:00 am. Minimum age: 18.
The Salvation Army
- Renee Main
Food Pantry Distribution - Regular Opportunities
Help to distribute groceries directly to clients. Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 11:45 am.
Minimum age: 18.
The Salvation Army
- Renee Main
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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,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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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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2nd Annual Community-Wide Volunteer Expo
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Want to volunteer, but aren't sure which organization is right for you?
This
FREE
event gives you the chance to network with over 70 local nonprofits, learn more about them and their volunteer needs, and discover how you can serve in our community.
Light snacks will be provided. Join us and get connected!
September 10, 2019
3:00-6:30 pm
KI Convention Center, 1st Floor, Green Bay
Questions?
Call the Volunteer Center at 920-429-9445
If you are a nonprofit and want to reserve a table for your organization, visit
conta.cc/2Xu8UIx
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Jake's Diapers
Mission:
To revolutionize global health with community-driven efforts to provide hygiene necessities that empower people to live clean, healthy and prosperous lives.
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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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