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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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is looking for our next MCHS Volunteer Wisconsin AmeriCorps Member
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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.
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.
As a member of the Volunteer Center of Brown County team, the individual will have the ability to create capacity-building measures by working to place volunteers with various nonprofit partners, work extensively with our social media outlets, attend volunteer fairs to spread the word about volunteer opportunities, and work with staff to coordinate our annual Make a Difference Day event.
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.
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, which can be used towards tuition or student loans.
-- 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.
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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Marita Pagel is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Education Award Recipient
Every student needs at least six positive role models in their life. Marita Pagel has been a constant role model in the classroom for Green Bay area elementary students for more than 20 years! She has been working in education her entire life, and she has a love for children and easily makes meaningful connections with them and their teachers. She has a teaching degree, worked as a paraprofessional in Wisconsin, and has been volunteering in the school district since 1997!
Marita has volunteered in many different capacities and at different schools. She began volunteering in Mrs. Lusso’s classroom in 2009 at Howe Elementary School, and a bond immediately grew between the pair. At 87 years young, Marita drives daily from the west side of Green Bay to Red Smith School on the far east side, where Mrs. Lusso now teaches.
Marita has a perfect balance of helping the teacher and working with the students. She helps with cutting, filing, and take-home envelopes, and she helps students with reading, math, and writing, both individually and in a group setting. Marita not only works with the students in an academic manner, but also as a positive role model and as someone they can connect and talk to. Students come to her with their personal problems and celebrations.
Marita’s impact in the classroom is unmistakable. Her work ethic is commendable, and her tender heart and love for helping children succeed are out of this world. She truly is heaven-sent and someone who brings daily cheer to the classroom’s learning. She sees the teacher’s needs, as well as the students’ social-emotional needs. She helps the students with their classwork and makes connections with them. The Green Bay School District’s mission is to educate students to be college-, career- and community-ready, inspired to succeed in our diverse world. Marita lives this mission every day.
Thank you, Marita, for your dedication to
helping children succeed!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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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
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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
. Various afternoon and evening shifts available.
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
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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
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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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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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: 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
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MCA Camp Wabansi Thursday Night Cookouts - 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. 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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Les Stumpf Ford Grand Concert Series - August 11, August 17, and August 25
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
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Annual Block Party - August 13
Various opportunities are available, including assisting with face painting, supervising a bounce house or games, and supporting the bike rodeo. 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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Ride Across Wisconsin - August 16, 17, and 18
Wisconsin Bike Fed
- Laurie Stensland
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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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Neighborhood Wash #trashtag - August 19, September 16, and October 21
Help pick up garbage in the Broadway District on the third Monday of the month through 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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Terror on the Fox -
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays,
September 13-November 2
Volunteers will assist the National Railroad Museum's Train Crew in the operation of the passenger train for Terror on the Fox patrons. Volunteers will assist in the offloading and loading of train passengers and assist with safely operating the crossing. 5:30-10:30 pm each night. Minimum age: 18.
National Railroad Museum
- Scott Lozar
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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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Polar Express Cast and Crew Try Outs - September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26
The National Railroad Museum is
looking to cast roles including the Know-It All Kid, the Conductor, Lost Ticket Girl, Hot Chocolate Waiters and more for their Polar Express events. They have multiple passenger cars and plenty of opportunities for cast members. Volunteers must be at least 16-years-old and willing to commit to the show dates and times. The event runs November 22 through December 8. Typical show nights run from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Tryouts are
5:00-6:30 pm each night. Minimum age: 16.
National Railroad Museum
- Scott Lozar
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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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Administrative Volunteer - Ongoing
Provide assistance with office duties such as making packets, filing, organizing, and many other duties. Flexible hours: anytime between 8:00 am-5:00 pm. There is no age limit--though all minors would be accompanied by an adult while volunteering.
AseraCare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
Companion Volunteer - Ongoing
Provide companionship to patients. This can be reading to them, playing cards, going outside with them for fresh air, or simply talking. Flexible hours. There is no age limit--though all minors would be accompanied by an adult while volunteering.
AseraCare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
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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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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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Volunteer Driver - Ongoing
Drive veterans to and from their appointments at the VA Clinic on University Avenue in Green Bay. Hours and days are flexible, and it is for weekdays only between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Disabled American Veterans
- Dick Marbes
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Girl Scouts East Green Bay Fall Fundraiser Coordinator
- August-November Commitment
Looking for one volunteer to oversee the candy/nuts sale for the east side of Green Bay. Help with training volunteers, online orders, organizing, recognition, and sorting orders for delivery. Volunteer will be working with a team of volunteers from the service area. Training will be provided on Monday, August 12 at 6:00 pm. The Candy/Nuts Sale will be held from September 16 through October 13. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
Bi-Lingual Girl Scout Recruitment - August-March as Needed
Assist Girl Scout staff members in recruiting Spanish-speaking girls and communicate information to parents. Times vary: Usually weeknights. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kayla Beyersdorf
Girl Scouts Bi-Lingual Troop Leader - September -June Commitment
Lead a troop of girls from 4K through 5th grade, once a month for about 1 hour. Prep time could be 1-2 hours per month. A background check would be required for Girl Scouts as well as Green Bay Area Public Schools. The meetings are from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm and are once per month on a weekday. Prep is done prior to meetings. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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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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Blessings in a Backpack - Thursdays during the School Year Starting September 19
Volunteers are needed to assist with the set-up, distribution, and clean-up of kid-friendly, ready-to-eat foods for students at Baird, Beaumont, Doty, Eisenhower, Howe, and Sullivan Elementary 21C After School Programs to eat during the weekend. This is a great opportunity for small groups. 4:00-5:00 pm. Volunteers must be 14 years old unless accompanied by a parent.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Childcare Volunteer - Ongoing (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Provide group childcare while residents attend parenting and financial planning classes. 6:30-7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Minimum age: 16 and older, unless with a parent.
Freedom House Ministries
- Crystal DeCleene
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Volunteer Grant Writing Experience - Ongoing
Are you interested in gaining valuable skills concerning grant writing and non-profit funding? Literacy Green Bay is looking to hire a volunteer in search of experience, or with previous experience to assist their executive director with the writing of, application for and research for grants that help make up the variety of funding that supports Literacy Green Bay. Volunteer responsibilities, once trained and confident, will include seeking out grant sources, determining eligibility for grants, securing the correct reports from each appropriate department, as needed for each grant, assisting in the drafting of grant narratives and the reviewing of final grant reports. The executive director will train the volunteer, and be on-hand to answer all questions when they come up. Monday-Friday, hours are flexible with the volunteer's availability. Hours are to correspond or be within the Literacy Green Bay's office hours. At maximum 10-12 hours per week, to be arranged with the executive director. If you, or someone you know is willing and able to assist us in this position, please respond to this request or call our office at 920-435-2474 to obtain more information. Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Liz Brinks
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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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). Minimum age: 18. Typical shifts are 1-3 hours.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Telephone Support - Ongoing
Call patients and families to ensure needs are being met. Calls are made on a weekly basis.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Vigil volunteers - Ongoing
Provide comfort and support to patients and families during life’s final hours. Shifts are scheduled for 3 hours.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Beautician - Ongoing
Provide haircuts to hospice patients who can no longer leave their homes (appointments typically last an hour or less).
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 their staff, learn more about their program, and get involved! Strollers, wagons and children are welcome and encouraged to attend! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wildlife Sanctuary, all while supporting a wonderful cause.
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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Mission:
To bring the best end-of-life experience to our communities by delivering unwavering strength, compassion and support.
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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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