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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CJ Janus
is our Volunteer of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Education Award Runner-Up
Kids who do not read proficiently by the 4th grade are four times more likely to drop out of school. Statistics show that 90% of children who have difficulty reading can be successful readers with early intervention. To address this need, The Volunteer Center of Brown County offers a Reading Coaches for Kids volunteer tutoring program designed to increase students’ reading abilities and academic success.
CJ Janus is dedicated to this mission and has been working with at-risk students in first and second grade classrooms at Chappell Elementary School for more than three years. Many of the students CJ works with struggle to get their daily reading done at home at night. She helps them do their assigned reading, and practices the sight words with them in order to build up their reading vocabulary. CJ continues to work with students as they have grown from kindergarten through 1st and 2nd grade at Chappell Elementary School, continuing to help them improve their reading.
She has also built lasting relationships with those students, visiting when they move on to another grade, joining them at recess, remembering their birthdays, and bringing them small gifts to brighten their days. CJ comes prepared to volunteer, and she gives 100% while she is with the students, working to keep them engaged. CJ wants what is best at all times for the students she is working with and often stays beyond her “reading hours.”
CJ is the definition of volunteerism! The students look forward to their weekly sessions with her because she is dedicated, compassionate and always willing to share a smile.
Thank you, CJ, for helping to improve the future of our community in more ways than one!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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If Tombstones Could Talk: Fort Howard Cemetery Walk -
June 12 & 13
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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Day Out with Thomas
- June 12-16
Staff various stations, including various games, arts, crafts and activities. Indoor and outdoor options available. There are also opportunities to volunteer as a member of the train crew for those willing to volunteer multiple days. Full-day or part-time shifts are available from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. All-day volunteers will be provided with a complimentary lunch. Minimum age: 16.
National Railroad Museum
- Scott Lozar
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Annual Block Party
- June 18, 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. June 18: West Side YMCA; 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
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Volunteer Information Session
- June 24
Are you interested in volunteering with Literacy Green Bay? If so, consider attending an information session covering all of the volunteer opportunities within Literacy Green Bay.
They currently have volunteer needs in various departments of their organization, including: administrative, office, English language classes, childcare, and adult tutoring.
9:00 am or 6:00 pm onsite at Literacy Green Bay (424 S. Monroe Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54301).
Literacy Green Bay
- Liz Brinks
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Safety Town - July 8-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! 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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Gold Ribbin' BBQfest of Greater Green Bay
- July 12-14
Golden House
- Rachel Porath
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Packer 1K & 5K
- July 19 & 20
Assist with packet pick-up, food and water/Gatorade distribution, directing traffic at course intersections, or monitoring participants as they enter their start waves and more!
This opportunity is ideal for individuals, pairs of volunteers, families, and corporate employees.
Sign up is easy!
Click here for more information and to sign up to volunteer
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Volunteers will be given a special Packer 5K T-shirt when they arrive for their first shift. Friday s
hifts are between the hours of 2:00 pm and 7:15 pm. Saturday Shifts are between 5:30 am and 10:00 am.
Volunteer Center of Brown County
- Melissa Jagodinsky
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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
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
If Tombstones Could Talk: Fort Howard Cemetery 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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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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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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Family Interaction Volunteers - May-August 2019
Support children in out-of-home care by supervising the family interaction with their parents. Volunteers help to assure a safe and secure environment both physically and emotionally for the children. The visits typically occur 1-2 times per week for approximately two hours and occur in Green Bay. Training is provided. Volunteers decide how often they would like to volunteer and can choose to accept or decline supervision requests.
Minimum 2 hours per week, same day and time each week. Minimum age: 18.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Jamie Chaudoir
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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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Compassus Administrative Volunteer - Varies
File patient information, compile admission packets, assist staff with copying, maintain supplies and patient charts, and more. Volunteers contribute to the care provided to patients while maintaining patient confidentiality. Once a week for 1 - 2 hours depending on your schedule. Any day between 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Compassus Hospice
- Karen Ganiard
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Fish Hatchery Volunteer
- Now-July 2019
The Farmory is launching their yellow perch fish hatchery and is looking for passionate volunteers that are willing to help tend to the fish in their system to ensure the Farmory is producing happy and healthy fish. Some of the responsibilities include
various d
aily fish hatchery tasks to help monitor and care for yellow perch eggs, larvae, and fingerlings, recording research and observations, keeping the area clean/putting materials back where they belong, and working with a team to ensure health of the whole “farm.”
Click here for more information on this opportunity
. Training will be provided by the Farmory Hatchery Director. Minimum Commitment of 4 hours a week. Weekend shifts available. Friday evening shifts: 4:00-5:00 pm or 8:00-9:00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays:
Shift 1: 7:00-9:00 am. Shift 2: 12:00-12:30 pm. Shift 3: 4:00-5:00 pm. Shift 4: 8:00-9:00 pm.
The Farmory
- Allison Hellenbrand
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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
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Minimum age: 18.
Literacy Green Bay
- Liz Brinks
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24th Annual Volunteer Center Golf Classic
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Please join us and help build a stronger community by supporting the Volunteer Center and all of the community partners and volunteers it
serves.
When:
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
9:00 am-7:00 pm
Where:
Thornberry Creek at Oneida
4470 N Pinetree Rd
Oneida, WI 54155
Individuals and foursomes welcome.
Lunch, dinner and other corporate sponsorships are available.
Great food and exciting raffle prizes!
Questions?
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To celebrate all abilities and unlock potential.
Some summer volunteer opportunities include:
- Helping in Child Care: CP Early Education & Care (volunteer anytime Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-5:30 pm)
- Aquatics: help with group and special needs instructional swim lessons
- Adult Day Services classes: such as kitchen, gross motor games & sports of all sorts
- They will also be scheduling some morning/afternoon outings in June & July such as going to local parks, fishing, & other fun events with our clients
Visit their website by clicking the link below to get more information on the available volunteer opportunities and to view the application process. Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old.
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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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