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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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Janet Glime is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Leadership Award Recipient
An outstanding leader often leads by doing. Janet Glime is an example of this. Not only is she the president of the Marinette and Oconto Counties Literacy Council, she is a tutor, a tutor trainer and the leader of the organization. Janet provides on-going supervision for her tutor and student matches by meeting with them to ensure the student’s progress toward their literacy goals will be met. She orders all of the materials for the tutors and students to use during their tutoring sessions, and discusses new literacy materials for tutors at their Tutor Time-Outs. She has tested and placed more than 40 adult students with tutors for literacy instruction.
Additionally, Janet has presided over Council meetings, which have included discussions about policy, bylaws and strategic planning. Nine years ago, when she was a home health nurse, Janet was motivated to address the low literacy skills of older adults when she encountered several elder clients who were unable to read and understand their medical instructions. She was surprised and maybe even shocked to learn there was no organization in Oconto County to lend a hand. Even the adjoining Marinette County had no way to assist. So, Janet researched what could be done and gathered together educators, an attorney and medical experts. Under her leadership, in March 2011, they formed the Marinette and Oconto Counties Literacy Committee, and later, a 501c3 non-profit council.
Since 2012, more than 55 adult tutors have been trained to teach more than 60 adult learners who come from 16 different countries, speak 11 different languages, and who reside in these two counties. The Council emphasizes cross-cultural awareness to empower adult learners to become self-confident, contributing members of their community, workforce and with their families. Truly, this is a testimony as to what a leader, with the help of others, can accomplish!
Thank you, Janet, for your dedication to
addressing the low literacy skills of older adults in Marinette and Oconto Counties!
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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
. 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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Les Stumpf Ford Grand Concert Series - August 17 and August 25
Green Bay Botanical Garden
- Diane Leibham
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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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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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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
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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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. 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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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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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, and 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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Cashier at the East Thrift Store - Ongoing
Cashiers are typically responsible for working the cash register and interacting with customers to collect payments and provide change and a receipt for a customer’s purchase. Additional duties may include bagging items. 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (Mondays and Wednesdays) or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
St. Vincent de Paul of Green Bay
- Joyce Aiello
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
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 provide all residents of Brown County access to information and ideas from throughout the world in support of lifelong education, cultural enrichment, responsible citizenship, leisure activities, and economic development.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
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Children's Department Volunteer
* Children's Program Volunteer
* Bookmobile Volunteer
* Clerical Volunteer
* Garden Volunteer
* Greeter
* Library Materials Volunteer
* Local History Volunteer
* Paws for Tales Volunteer
* Program Volunteer
Click on the button below for more information about the available opportunities.
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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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