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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Saturday, October 26
This is a national day of service with a local impact!
Help seniors & individuals with disabilities take care of minor home maintenance projects, such as
help raking leaves, washing windows and pulling weeds.
If you or your group would like to volunteer your time (on October 26 or any time that week), please fill out the form found
here
. The form can be downloaded, filled out on your computer, and emailed back to us at
volunteercenter@volunteergb.org
. Or you can print them out and mail to us at 984 Ninth St., Green Bay, WI 54304.
Once we receive your form, we'll add you to our list and will be in contact with you in October to arrange the details.
Volunteers are invited to stop in for the
Make A Difference Day Kickoff Event!
8:30 am on Saturday, October 26
at Green Bay City Hall (Lobby)
Enjoy snacks and coffee
Meet other volunteers
Get motivated for a great day of service!
Questions? Contact the Volunteer Center of Brown County at
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Lura Allen is our Volunteer of the Week
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Scholarships, Inc. is a local nonprofit that encourages and invests in area students to succeed in higher education. Through scholarships and college readiness programming, Scholarships, Inc. provides the support and skills needed to help area students with financial needs realize their college dreams. In 2019, Scholarships, Inc is supporting 234 local students through scholarships while helping another 132 middle and high school students get accepted into college through their NEW Scholars college readiness program.
With help from volunteers like Lura Allen, Scholarships, Inc. is addressing the huge gap that exists in college degree attainment for low-income students by providing them with the needed skills and resources that can lead them to a degree. The effect of this support is permanent and life changing, as it provides opportunities not otherwise available to these students. With a better earning potential and more freedom of choice in the job market, they will enjoy increased job satisfaction and a better quality of life.
Lura has been an active and ongoing volunteer at Scholarships, Inc. since 2002, easily making her their longest-tenured volunteer. In the past 17 years, she has continued to take on more responsibilities and has proven to be someone Scholarships, Inc. can rely on for volunteer help whenever needed. Lura provides more than 50 hours of volunteer service annually.
Lura is the biggest cheerleader of Scholarships, Inc. She is always full of energy and ready for any challenge that they have. Her enthusiasm is especially helpful in working with the students in the NEW Scholars program. She is their most engaged volunteer and is willing to do whatever is asked to help accomplish the mission of Scholarships, Inc. of encouraging and investing in local youth to succeed in higher education. Lura always has a word of encouragement or compliment for the staff and students she works with. Her eternal optimism brings hope and enthusiasm to the office and those she helps.
Thank you, Lura, for your dedication to
helping area students with financial needs realize their college dreams!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Pumpkin-Painting Volunteers -
Date and Time Flexible
Paint pumpkins with Angel's Touch Assisted Living residents. They will supply the pumpkins, paint, and glitter. This activity would work best with a group of about 10 volunteers.
Angel's Touch Assisted Living
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Kassie
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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
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Circles Green Bay Volunteer Overview - Mondays
Learn about Circles Green Bay by joining them for dinner and then an information overview session immediately following. Circles has many volunteer positions available, so be sure to attend the overview to learn how you can support their movement to alleviate poverty. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the need for cooks, facilitators, children's programming teachers, and more. Volunteer overviews are
every Monday through the end of the year
. 5:30-7:00 pm.
Click here to sign up.
Minimum age: 15.
Circles Green Bay
- Jennifer Schmohe
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Learning with Legos Volunteers - Mondays, Now-October 14
Help expose 2nd and 3rd grade children from area 21C schools to science and math through fun and engaging Lego projects. Mentors will work with students to teach lessons in problem-solving, as well as learning about the components and engineering of simple machines. All materials, lessons, and training will be provided. Location is Doty Elementary School in Allouez. Mondays: 4:20-5:20 pm (plus set-up/clean-up, about 90 minutes total).
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Terror on the Fox -
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays,
Now-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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Adult Tutor Informational Sessions - September 23
The Literacy Green Bay Adult Tutoring program may be the perfect fit for you! Their tutors come from a variety of backgrounds, and many have no previous experience in the education field. Literacy requires and provides the training necessary to become an adult tutor and asks for a six-month commitment, but the hours vary depending on the match. Some tutors meet three times a week, others only once. Attend one of these informational sessions to learn how you can get involved with being an adult tutor or, after the session, inquire about other needs at Literacy, including administrative, office, English language classes, childcare, or clerical. 9:00 am or 6:00 pm. Volunteers should be age 18 or older, and it is required that you RSVP for the session you’re interested in.
Literacy Green Bay
- Liz Brinks
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Polar Express Cast and Crew Try Outs - September 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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ReStore Volunteer Information Session - September 24, October 8, or October 15
Get a sneak peek at the new ReStore while learning about their volunteer opportunities. The sessions will be held at the new ReStore location, 1967 Allouez Ave Green Bay.
September 24
: 10:30 am;
October 8
: 10:30 am or 4:30 pm;
October 15
:10:30 am or 4:30 pm. Please RSVP for the session you are interested in.
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Julia Drobeck
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Farmers' Market on Broadway - September 25
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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Laundry Event - September 27
Volunteers can help in multiple ways by helping neighbors get weighed in, serving food, plugging quarters and soap into the washers/dryers. 6:30-9:00 pm. Minimum age: 9.
Laundry Love - Green Bay
- Natashia Atkinson
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Kids Autumn Adventure - September 28
Help with face painting (patterns and supplies provided), mask making (supplies provided), doing a scavenger hunt, help cut and pass out apple samples, and at various games. Two-to four-hour shifts from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday Breakfast Optimist Club
- Bert Gagnon
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Water Station at the Bellin Women's Half Marathon - October 5
Setup and prepare the water station with water and Gatorade, distribute the water/Gatorade, and help with cleanup afterward. Girls on the Run is hosting this water station. The water station is located near the Brown County Fairgrounds. 7:30-10:30 am. Minimum age: 10.
Girls on the Run-Northeast WI
- Kathy Olson
920-209-5866,
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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Bellin Women's Half Marathon & Pink Pumpkin 5k - October 5
Bellin Health
- Kari
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Bellin Women's Pink Pumpkin 5k - October 5
Volunteers will help cheer and direct runners on event day. They will receive a safety vest and an instruction sheet at the corner they volunteer at.
Click here for more information
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Breast Cancer Family Foundation
- Diane Gaywont
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Halloween at the Y - October 19 & 26
Assist with carnival games, arts & crafts, face painting, food, set up and clean up.
October 19
: Broadview YMCA (2:30-5:30 pm) and Ferguson Family YMCA (4:30-8:30 pm);
October 26
: East Side and West Side YMCAs (4:30-8:30 pm).
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Neighborhood Wash #trashtag - 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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Hot Cider Hustle Half-Marathon and 5K - October 27
Duties will be assigned on arrival. Duties will include, but are not limited to: registration/food & cider hand out; course marshal/water station. Each volunteer will receive a free T-shirt and will experience the fun and camaraderie of a fall recreational event. Groups of volunteers are welcome. Youth volunteers are welcome, however any child age 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Click hereto learn more and to sign up
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Minimum age: 14. 6:30-11:00 am.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
- Jeanne Jaquet
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Celebration 5k Race Bag Assembly - November 3
Sort t-shirts and fill race bags for the Celebration 5k. Location: 1080 Breezewood Lane, Neenah, WI 54956. 2:00-4:00 pm. Minimum age: 8.
Girls on the Run-Northeast WI
- Kathy Olson
920-209-5866,
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
Girls on the Run Celebration 5k - November 9
Various opportunities available, including set up, registration, pre-race activities, finish line refreshments, course guides, water station, and take down. This event will be held at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton.
Click here to sign up
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Various shifts starting at 5:30 am. Minimum age: 10.
Girls on the Run-Northeast WI
- Kathy Olson
920-209-5866,
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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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 their patients (by reading to them, playing cards, going outside with them for fresh air or simply talking).
Flexible. Minimum age: 18.
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
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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De Pere Memory Cafe Coordinator - Ongoing
Plan and execute monthly activities/outings appropriate for those experiencing early memory loss to attend with their companion, caregiver, family, or friend. This is an ongoing opportunity that occurs once per month. Experience with people with dementia preferred. The De Pere Memory Cafe occurs on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12:30-3:30 pm. Minimum age: 21.
Brown County Memory Cafe
- Connie Roberts
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Bi-Lingual Girl Scout Recruitment - Through 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
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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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Maintenance Volunteer - Weekly
Duties would include but not be limited to changing furnace filters, blind replacement, changing locks, light plumbing, patching walls, etc. Flexible, two hours per week.
Golden House
- Rachel Porath
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Social Media/Graphic Design Volunteer -Ongoing
If you are on point with your social media game and graphics, consider using that skill to help The Farmory grow. This volunteer will lead efforts in their social media presence to raise awareness of the organization and build a non-profit urban farm. All social media activity will take place in conjunction with organizational goals and overall marketing strategies. Key responsibilities include creating and scheduling effective and engaging posts, monitoring current activities and striving to improve the functionality of all social media, creating graphics to help promote events and workshops for The Farmory, working with professional staff to develop goals for their social media presence, working with professional staff to develop an evaluation process to determine effectiveness of social media programs, and analyzing similar institutions’ social media presence and strategies.
The Farmory
- Claire Thompson
Fish Hatchery Volunteers - Daily
The Farmory is launching their yellow perch fish hatchery and needs passionate volunteers in order to ensure they’re producing happy, healthy fish. This will be key in helping to launch the aquaculture and aquaponics industry in Wisconsin with education and consistent seed stock (fingerlings) for prospective ‘aqua’ farmers. Duties include monitoring and caring for the eggs, larvae, and brood stock; recording research and observations; keeping the area clean; putting materials back where they belong; and working with a team to ensure the health of the whole ’farm’. Daily, 8:00 am and/or 5:00 pm.
The Farmory
- Patty Casady
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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
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
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To inspire lifelong learning by providing dynamic educational opportunities through the preservation of railroad objects, engaging exhibits and innovative programs.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Terror on the Fox: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Now-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. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Now-November 2.
5:30-10:30 pm each night. Minimum age: 18.
Polar Express Cast and Crew Try Outs - September 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.
Contact: Scott Lozar
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