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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to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Volunteer for the Packers 5K
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Saturday, July 20th at Lambeau Field
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is partnering again with the Green Bay Packers to help support this major community event. Many volunteers are needed for this fun opportunity. It is ideal for individuals, families, and corporate employees and volunteer committees.
The areas where help is needed are as follows:
Saturday, July 20:
Packet Pick-up 5:30-8:30 am
Bib Number Lookup 5:30-8:30 am
Start Waves 4 and 6 7:00-8:45 am
Course Intersections 7:30–10:00 am
Click the button below to find short descriptions of each of the volunteer opportunities, as well as the sign-up procedure for volunteers.
Volunteers will be given a special Packer 5K T-shirt when they arrive for their first shift. Each volunteer area will have a location where volunteers should meet at the time listed; details will be included in a confirmation email volunteers will receive when they sign up.
Questions?
Contact the Volunteer Center at 920-429-9445.
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Sally Semmes is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Arts & Culture Award Recipient
Children in our community and beyond need constant encouragement to develop their imaginations. This volunteer organization has provided live readers theater programs for libraries, schools, churches, community celebrations and many other places and events since March 1967. Children’s books and stories are read by four or more readers who often wear silly hats representative of the story—hence the name of the organization, Hatrack Storytellers. Young people learn to love books, reading aloud, how to be in an audience and use their imagination. The founder, organizer and cheerleader of this organization is Sally Semmes.
Sally schedules all program requests, recruits readers, chooses the stories for age appropriateness, stages rehearsals and directs the readers. She often introduces the program and interacts with the young audience on the day of the performance. Of late, this is all done from a wheel chair as Sally is in the late stages of Parkinson’s disease and lives in a nursing home facility. Not only has Sally volunteered her own time and talent to this effort for the last 52 years, she has also inspired hundreds of adults and even some children to volunteer their time as readers, directors, hat creators, board members and more. Being the sole impetus behind this effort, Sally even created a manual for others to follow that was published in 2006 titled, “How to Hatrack.”
Hatrack Storytellers doesn’t begin to tell Sally’s whole story. She is an accomplished actress, dancer, choreographer, theatre director and teacher who has volunteered these talents to many organizations throughout her lifetime. Countless young lives have been changed because of their encounters with Sally.
Thank you, Sally, for encouraging children to develop their imaginations through Hatrack Storytellers over the last 52 years!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Safety Town - Now-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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Sanimax Concert Series - Now-August 15
Volunteers are needing for various positions, including parking lot attendants, check in, concessions, and as shuttle drivers. Volunteer at one of the Grand Concerts and enjoy the music for free.
Click here to view open opportunities and available shift times
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Various shifts
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starting at 4:00 pm and ending at 8:30 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
Butterflies and Blooms Exhibit Ambassadors -
Now-August 31
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
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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 - 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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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. 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
YMCA Camp Wabansi Thursday Night Cookouts - 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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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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Larry Wolfinger Charity Golf Outing - July 27
Help with set up, games at the holes, possible selling raffle tickets, help with handing out silent auction items, or with clean up. Set up: 5:30-7:30 am; course games: 8:30 am-12:30 pm; silent auction: 12:30-2:30 pm; clean up: 12:30-3:00 pm.
Community Benefit Tree Inc
- Denise Diedrich
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Les Stumpf Ford Grand Concert Series - July 27, August 11, August 17, and August 25
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
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Bike to the Beat - July 31-August 3
There are so many ways to lend a hand and make Fox Communities Credit Union’s Bike to the Beat event a great success. From small preparation tasks, to heavy lifting, to many available positions the day of the ride – the success of this event widely depends on our volunteers.
Click here to view open opportunities and available shift times
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Various shifts and locations in our area. Opportunities for teens.
Fox Communities Credit Union
- Amanda Brown
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Bellin Bike Safety Rodeo - August 1
Help kids get fitted for helmets and help with restocking helmets when needed. Volunteers will be on their feet for the majority of the shift. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and lunch. 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Training will be provided from 8:00-8:30 am. Minimum age: 14.
Bellin Health
- Megan Lehmann
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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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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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If Tombstones Could Talk: Allouez Catholic Cemetary 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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Mediation Training - September 16-19
Receive training on conflict resolution in small claims and family court cases. Mediations are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Mediation Center or the Brown County Courthouse.
Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay
- Linda
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Administrative Volunteer - Ongoing
Looking for a personable and compassionate volunteer to help with data entry, scheduling, project and newsletter content production, social media management. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Approximately 10 hours/week. Flexible hours: anytime between 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Mon.-Fri. Minimum age: 18.
Altrusa House
- Annie Bongiorno
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Office Volunteer - Ongoing
Help the staff and patients of Aurora at Home Hospice by providing administrative support within the Green Bay office. Volunteers will help by creating folders, sorting files and paperwork among other projects as needed. No computer work required. Time is flexible. Help within the office for 1-2 hours per week. Minimum age: 18.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Demske
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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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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Guest Services Representative - Daily Opportunities
Greet visitors, manage incoming calls, assist with gift shop purchases, process admissions, provide direction to guests, highlight points of interest, and promote the value of membership. Days and times vary between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Shifts are 4-5 hours in length. Minimum age: 21.
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
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Adult Tutor - Ongoing
Work one-on-one with adults who wish to improve their English, obtain their GED or continue their learning. Tutors must attend required training sessions, then will be matched with students according to their skills. No previous experience or education degree is required. Tutors should be able to commit to meeting regularly with their students in order to help them improve their overall quality of life.
Click here
for more information about the training sessions. Minimum commitment of six months (once training is completed).
Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Liz Brinks
Program Support Volunteer - Ongoing
Provide support primarily for the adult tutoring program coordinator, as well as the office coordinator and executive director as needed. Main duties include maintaining tutor library (inventory, cataloging, upkeep), student and volunteer data collection and data entry, answering phones and addressing questions, and assisting program managers with registration and evaluation. Hours are flexible. Mon-Fri daytime hours available.
Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Liz Brinks
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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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Unity Resale Shoppe Volunteers - Ongoing
Open, close, and assist with greeting and selling, receiving and sorting donations, and pricing and staging. Shifts are 3 hours long.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Jack and Engrid Meng Residence - Ongoing
Welcome and direct visitors, provide companionship, sing or play a musical instrument, assist with meal preparation. Various shifts available. Typical shift lasts 1-3 hours.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Companion Volunteers - Ongoing
Share time with patients, play cards, read, share music, support the patient and family (family caregiver may or may not be present). Typical shifts are 1-3 hours.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Telephone Support - Ongoing
Telephone support volunteers are needed to call patients and families to ensure needs are being met. Calls are made on a weekly basis.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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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!
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
3:00-6:30 pm
KI Convention Center, 1st Floor, Green Bay
Click here
for more information and to see the list of participating organizations.
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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Center for Childhood Safety
Mission:
To be the leading source of safety education and programming in Northeast Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and eliminating childhood injury.
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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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