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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Gene Schuh is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Leadership Award Recipient
The true definition of the Morgan Stanley Heart of Gold Lifetime Achievement Award is someone who dedicates his or her life to volunteerism. Gene Schuh has devoted the past 28 years of his retirement from IBM to Paul’s Pantry, putting in an impressive 16,800 volunteer hours. Even at the age of 90, he has a smile on his face each and every day!
Gene Schuh is the volunteer chairman for Paul’s Pantry. He is also involved in the managerial aspect of the Pantry. Gene set up the database that Paul’s Pantry still uses today. He maintains the database for the 4,000-plus families that are registered at the Pantry. He also keeps track of all of the volunteer service hours and the purchased food being distributed. He works very hard to keep the computer system at Paul’s Pantry running. Gene has been volunteering faithfully three days a week for the past 28 years.
Before Gene started at Paul’s Pantry, index cards were being used to register clients. Currently, the Pantry is open five days a week and serves 175 to 250 families per day, so it would be virtually impossible to check families in using index cards. Paul’s Pantry is so grateful for Gene’s work in creating and maintaining their client database.
Gene inspires the staff at Paul’s Pantry throughout the year! He is compassionate and goes out of his way to help the less fortunate each day. All of Gene’s efforts are focused on helping and uplifting clients during what can be a difficult time for them and their families. This man is so dedicated that even when we have inclement weather, he needs to be called and told not to come in. His dedication is truly an inspiration to all of us.
Thank you, Gene, for your dedication to helping the less fortunate in our community!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Weeding the Broadway District -
Flexible Based on Availability
On Broadway is looking for volunteers to help weed tree boxes. Shifts vary based on when volunteers are available to help weed. As long as individuals have a ride to and from volunteering, there is no age requirement.
On Broadway
- Sam Maass
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
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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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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Les Stumpf Ford Grand Concert Series - August 25
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
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Green Bay Packer Blood Drive - August 27
Various opportunities available, including helping with setup, serving refreshments, registration, welcome table and more. There are a variety of seated and standing positions. Shifts are between 7:00 am-7:00 pm.
American Red Cross
- Rachel Harmann
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Laundry Events - September 10 and September 27
Volunteers can help in multiple ways by helping neighbors get weighed in, serving food, plugging quarters and soap into the washers/dryers. Please reach out for more information. September 10: 11:00 am-1:30 pm; September 27: 6:30-9:00 pm. Minimum age: 9.
Laundry Love - Green Bay
- Natashia Atkinson
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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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Packer Game Volunteer - September 15
Enjoy the culture of Lambeau Field as you scan tickets for fans arriving to the game. Laundry Love - Green Bay is raising funds to raise dignity for our neighbors by providing clean clothes for those in need. Khaki or black pants, and closed toe shoes are required. 8:30 am-1:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Laundry Love - Green Bay
- Natashia Atkinson
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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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Taste on Broadway - September 19
On Broadway is looking for volunteers to help sell tokens, work the beverage tent, set up, and tear down.
Click here to sign up
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Various shifts between 9:00 am and 11:00 pm. No minimum age.
On Broadway
- Chelsea Kocken
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Hot Cider Hustle Half-Marathon and 5K - October 27
Various opportunities available, including registration assistant, post-race registration/food, course marshal, water station, and medal distribution. Each volunteer will receive a free T-shirt and experience the fun and camaraderie of a fall recreational event with friends, family and other BBBSNEW supporters. Youth volunteers are welcome, however any child age 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Click here to sign up
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Minimum age: 14.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
- Joy Wick
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Therapy Dog - Varies
Angel's Touch Assisted Living is looking for an individual with a therapy dog or a friendly dog to visit with their residents. This would likely be a weekly or monthly visit. You must provide a copy of the immunization records. This opportunity is flexible.
Angel's Touch Assisted Living
- Kassie
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Administrative Volunteer - Ongoing
Provide assistance with office duties such as making packets, filing, organizing, and many other duties. This position is 5-10 hours a week. Flexible hours: anytime between 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Minimum age: 18.
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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Crafts for Hospice - Ongoing
Do you like to sew, knit, crochet, etc? Help provide comfort items for patients, including blankets, hot/cold rice packs, memory bears/pillows, walker bags, etc. In order to provide these items for every patient, Aurora at Home needs your help.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Demske
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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Be A Big - Ongoing
There are more than 100 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.
Click here to learn more
. Minimum age: 18.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
- Jeanne Jauquet
Six-Twelve Mentoring - Ongoing
Six-Twelve Mentoring is entering its second year as a collaborative initiative with an ambitious goal: Ensure every student graduates from high school. The following districts are in
need of volunteers to be matched with middle school students for friendship and guidance: Ashwaubenon
School District, Denmark School District, Green Bay Area Public School District, and Howard-Suamico School District. Big Brothers Big Sisters will manage the volunteer application process, and make and support the matches. More than 100 volunteers are needed for the 2019-2020 school year.
Click here to learn more
. Shifts vary.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
- Jeanne Jauquet
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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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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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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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Volunteer Drivers for The Micah Center - Ongoing
St. John
the Evangelist Homeless Shelter
is seeking volunteers to join their committed team of drivers for the Joseph Project through the Micah Center. The Joseph Project is a faith-based employment program that connects people to jobs. The purpose of the volunteer driver program is to remove lack of reliable transportation as a barrier to getting and keeping a job. The individuals needing transport are employed in 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift positions. They currently have graduates employed in 2nd shift positions and are looking for drivers for afternoon and late evening. The greatest need is drivers for 11:00 pm pickup Monday-Friday. Volunteer drivers for The Joseph Project need no special license to drive their van, but drivers are required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. 1:30 pm and/or 11:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Minimum age: 18.
St John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter
- Brooke Graham
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Popcorn Poppers - Ongoing
Measure ingredients, monitor poppers, ensure quality of product, and cleanup production area. Flexible hours.
St. Vincent de Paul of Green Bay
- Joyce Aiello
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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
Participating Organizations:
ADRC of Brown County
Aldo Leopold Community School and ALAPTO Inc.
Allouez Beautification Committee
Altrusa House
American Red Cross
Angel’s Touch Assisted Living
AseraCare Hospice
Aurora Health Care
Baird Creek Preservation Foundation
Bellin Health
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
Bikers Against Child Abuse
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
Brown County Health and Human Services
Brown County Historical Society
Brown County United Way
Camp Daniel
CASA of Brown County
Circles Green Bay
Community Benefit Tree Inc.
Compassionate Home Health Care
CP
Curative Connections
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3
Encompass Early Education & Care
Freedom House Ministries
Friends of the Brown County Library
From Mourning to Hope
Green Bay Area Newcomers & Neighbors
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Golden House
Green Bay Area Operation Snowball
Green Bay Area Public Schools
Green Bay Botanical Garden
Green Bay YMCA
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Green Bay
Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc.
Heartland Hospice
House of Hope
Howe Community Resource Center
JOSHUA
Junior Achievement — Greater Green Bay Area
Laundry Love — Green Bay
Literacy Green Bay
Mosaic Arts Inc.
National Railroad Museum
National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
NeighborWorks Green Bay
Neville Public Museum of Brown County
New Leaf Foods
NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
On Broadway
Paul’s Pantry Inc.
Service League of Green Bay
Sexual Assault Center of Family Services
SouthernCare Hospice
St. John’s Homeless Shelter, the Micah Center & Wellspring
St. Vincent de Paul
The Farmory
The Privilege Institute
The Salvation Army
Unity Hospice
UntitledTown Book and Author Festival
Village Book Builders Inc.
Volunteer Center of Brown County
Wisconsin Humane Society — Green Bay Campus
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:
In partnership with Howe Elementary School, to build a strong and resilient community through education and support to children and their families.
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AFFILIATE PARTNER PAGE
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our page on the Volunteer Center website!
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