UNITED WAY MANITOWOC COUNTY'S
VOLUNTEER CENTER NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2023
United Way Manitowoc County's Volunteer Center is your one stop for finding volunteer opportunities at organizations throughout Manitowoc County.
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Manitowoc Public Library Volunteer Fair
Thursday, September 14
11:00am-2:00pm
2nd floor Balkansky Room
Connect with at least 20 different nonprofits by learning about their mission, programs, services and volunteer opportunities.
This year, MPL is giving out prizes throughout the Fair. You'll need to be present to win and listen for your name to be called. We will provide entry slips at different locations during the Fair, all the way until the very end for the Grand Prize. Make sure you stick around and visit as many tables as you can.
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Contact:
Kayla Fabian
920-458-0111
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Committee Opportunity
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2024
From now until early March 2024
One-hour committee meetings to discuss event planning needs; assisting in securing in-kind donations and other items for the event. Date of the actual event is TBD, but will be a consecutive Friday and Saturday in early March 2024. Event volunteer timing could be 2-3 hours.
Must be at least 21.
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ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Home Delivered Meal Drivers
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Looking for Meals on Wheels Drivers at our Manitowoc and Reedsville Meal Sites. Each day we deliver meals to the homebound between 11 am - 1 pm. Pickup occurs at the Manitowoc Senior Center or the Senior Apartment Complex in Reedsville with a pre determined route for fastest deliveries. We are currently practicing contactless delivery and have increased all safety measures during the global pandemic. Must be at least 18.
Prevention Program Facilitator
At the ADRC, we are passionate about educating and empowering older adults to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle through our evidence based prevention programs. As a facilitator, you would teach a class once a week for 6 or 7 weeks depending on the class. The class ranges anywhere from 2-2.5 hours and you only need to hold one class to keep your status active. The classes available for teaching are Stepping On - a falls prevention class - and Living Well With Chronic Conditions. Must be at least 18.
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Contact:
Aundre Owens
920-682-4663 Ext. 139
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Do you enjoy painting, carpentry, landscaping, or maintenance in general? We are looking for a skilled volunteer to help fix up our buildings. Must be at least 21.
Drivers
We are in need of drivers in the morning from 8:45 -10:00 am or in the afternoon from 2:30 - 4:00pm. Drivers would be dropping off clients at mobile work crews (job sites) and picking them up. If you have a CDL, you could also help us with deliveries and pickups. Must be at least 21.
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Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County
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Front Entrance Ambassadors
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Ambassadors will assist with helping patients/visitors find their way to their appointments throughout the hospital. You will greet patients at the front entrances, assist with wheelchairs, and walk the patient to the appropriate area for his/her care. Must be at least 14. Contact Patty LeClair at 920-794-5115 or patricia.leclair@aah.org.
Day Surgery Assistant
The Same Day Surgery Volunteer is part of the Registration Team and works very closely with patients, families & nursing staff. Responsibilities include escorting patients to assigned rooms, orientating patients and their care partners to the Same Day Surgery procedures.
This is a 6-month minimum commitment with one 3-4 hour shift per week. Must be at least 16. Contact Patty LeClair at 920-794-5115 or patricia.leclair@aah.org.
Volunteer from Home Positions
If you are interested in working with patients remotely from home, we could use your assistance in the following programs:
- Concierge Admission Program
- Virtual Advance Directives
- Virtual Visitation Visits
Days and hours to volunteer are flexible; any timeframe between 8:30am and 7:00pm Monday-Friday. We will take as little as one day a week for 3 hours and up to four/five days a week with 4-6 hour timeframes. Onboarding and training provided. Commitment is a minimum of six months. Must be at least 15. Contact Amy Bertotto at amy.bertotto@aah.org.
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Contact:
Lexi Pirman
920-627-5306
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Check-in Caller
Aurora Hospice is looking for a kind and social volunteer to call patients and their family on a weekly basis to assure that they have the necessary supplies, medications and/or support. Or just provide a listening ear. No hands-on care. Ability to call patients from the comfort of your own home. Must be at least 18.
Be a Visitor Volunteer For a Hospice Patient Near You!
We need you!! If a rewarding volunteer opportunity is what you are looking for, this is it. We are looking for companion volunteers to visit with patients in their homes or facilities. A listening ear, a card game a puzzle. Simple things to make a person's day. No hands on care. Training provided. Do you have a few hours a month that you could share with someone? Flexible scheduling. Must be at least 18.
Memory Bear Maker
Are you skilled at creating, sewing or crafting and interested in helping from the comfort of your own home? If so, being a Memory Bear Maker is just for you! We are looking for volunteers to help impact our families by creating memory bears. We provide training, patterns and necessary supplies for the memory bear program, and the families will provide the material for the bears. ** Must reside in Manitowoc County so we can bring the materials for the bear to you.* Must be at least 18.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters
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BBBS is looking for awesome humans who can lend an ear, offer some guidance and friendship to young people throughout Manitowoc County. Contact Denise Wittstock at 920.458.0111 or denise@bbbswishoreline.org.
Golf Planning Committee
Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline is looking for passionate minds who want to help plan the most fun, impactful golf event ever! Fore Kids' Sake will take place Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Autumn Ridge in Valders. Planning starts in March 2023 so don't wait to reach out and learn more! Please contact Becky Wilhelm at 920.458.0111 or becky@bbbswishoreline.org if you're interested in further details.
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Board on Aging & Long Term Care
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Contact:
Kim Verstegen
Volunteer Coord. for Manitowoc County
920-366-4201
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Volunteer Ombudsmen make a difference in the lives of nursing home residents by: advocating for residents; being the voice for residents; educating residents, families and staff about resident rights; empowering residents to speak for themselves; listening to the residents; and acting as the eyes and ears of the Regional Ombudsman. Must be at least 18.
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Boys and Girls Club of Manitowoc County
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Contact:
Connor Schultz
920-470-8063
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Get matched with a mentee and spend 1 hour per week participating in club-based discussions and activities.
Learn more:
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Contact:
Tatum Chupita
920-686-6423
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Our volunteer staff plays a vital role in shaping the impressions and perceptions that patrons experience at our venue. For many who come to the theatre, you are the only personnel with whom they will have contact. All volunteers have the opportunity to make a positive impression on our patrons.
Current volunteers are needed in the following areas: ushering, security, bartending, and ticket taking.
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CASA of East Central Wisconsin
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CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children
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CASA Volunteer Advocates go through an initial training before being sworn in and assigned a child. Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone involved in that child's life including parents, relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers, and others. Volunteers use this information to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them via a monthly report. The recommended commitment is 1 hour per week visiting with the child in addition to taking time to connect with other people in the child's life as stated above. Due to the pandemic, visits may be virtual. For more questions, please contact us! Must be at least 21.
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Youth Mentors
We are seeking year-round mentors to serve kids age 5-18 and their families (foster, adoptive, or biological) who are experiencing or have a history of crises/trauma. Must be at least 18.
Volunteers for Program, Equine or Ranch Teams
Shifts/times are decided between the volunteer and program lead.
Ranch Hands
We are seeking help at the barn! Looking for a fun way to get your family or team working together? Come join us at the barn for AM or PM (or both) chores! Individuals, families, or small groups of people are welcome. We are a small non-profit organization located in Reedsville, committed to helping a growing community of people who know the positive impact horses can make. We support vulnerable youth and families through equine partnership to creatively address life issues and build healthy relationships with their Creator, Family, Friends and Community. Come and make a difference! We are looking for a minimum of 2x month commitment. If interested, please contact us or check out our website!
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The Crossing of Manitowoc County
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Contact:
Dawn Matte
920-973-4357
More volunteers needed. Find the application on our website at crossingmanitowoc.org or call 920-973-4357 with any questions or to make an appointment.
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Client Advocate
Meet with moms and dads to review the pregnancy or parenting lesson they have completed and to build positive relationships. Provide emotional, spiritual and practical support. Shifts are 10:00am-1:00pm or 1:00-5:00pm Monday-Wednesday and 10:00am-2:00pm or 2:00-6:00pm on Thursday. Must be at least 18.
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Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
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Contact:
Abigail Winkel
920-726-6009
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Various Positions
Volunteer opportunities include educating guests as an exhibit representative or in our Land O'Lakes Birthing Barn, setting up for special events in our Conference Center, dishing ice cream in our Ice Cream Acres, assisting with K-12 field trips and bus tours, outside maintenance, etc.
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Contact:
Debbie Pitsch
920-684-7171, Ext. 276
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Cycling Without Age - Become a Trained Tri Shaw Pilot
This opportunity would be a great fit for anyone wanting to become a trained Tri Shaw pilot. Cycling Without Age is a proactive program designed to create a world in which the easy access to active citizenship creates happiness among our senior citizens and gives them an opportunity to remain an active part of the local community. Felician Village residents enjoy the fun of riding with the breeze in their hair as they travel around the campus, around our local community, to the waterfront or even to get an ice cream. We have two identical Tri Shaw bikes. As long as you have strong legs and desire to help others, then there is plenty of space for you; couples encouraged to volunteer. We look forward to scheduling summer trips, weather permitting. Pilots must be 18 years of age and follow all safety guidelines.
Cafe Volunteer Backup (as needed)
Felician Village is happy to announce that the Village Market Cafe will be open to the public in the Spring of 2023. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 9:30am-1:30pm. Tasks include operate the register, pour coffee, dish out food, bag groceries, clean and sanitize tables. Volunteers will work directly with the Cafe supervisor. Must be at least 18.
Gardens Events/Backup Volunteers
This opportunity would be a great fit for individuals with just a casual interest in, or limited availability for volunteering. Occasionally one or more of our previously scheduled volunteers are not able to help with an activity they signed up for. For example, a Tuesday or Thursday morning exercise class, a dice game or Wii Bowling. Also some large group events may not have enough helpers. There are approximately six large events throughout the year. Most all of these activities are held during the day. In this role, you will be asked occasionally to help out, but you will never be obligated.
Helping Hands
Are you looking for a rewarding way to put your faith into action? Help our wheelchair-bound seniors attend worship service! Felician Village seeks volunteers to assist wheelchair-bound residents from their rooms to our campus Blessed Angela Chapel for worship services. No lifting and no experience required. All volunteers are trained and given individual guidance. We hope you will join us in providing this labor of love to our residents! Times: Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings, arrive @ 8:50am for a 9:30am service. Must be at least 18.
Felician Village On the Go Driver
Drive members to scheduled destinations within Manitowoc County in our new Chevy Equinox. Scheduled trips normally occur Monday-Friday. Hours vary monthly; you provide us your availability. Must be at least 21.
Handyman (as needed)
Looking for volunteers to perform minor repairs in Manitowoc County community members' homes. Tasks might include changing lightbulbs/batteries; tightening screws; changing filters; hanging photos; assembling small furniture or equipment; etc. Scheduled at your convenience. May be called upon once per quarter. Must be at least 18.
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First Presbyterian Church
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Help with Community Dinners
Each Wednesday First Presbyterian Church serves approximately 200 meals to the community. With rising inflation, this program has increasing importance to families struggling to make ends meet. Volunteers are needed for kitchen prep work (Tuesdays or Wednesdays during the day) or serving (4:00-6:00pm Wednesdays). Contact Suzanne at 920-682-4688, option 7. You can volunteer as often as fits your schedule.
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Contact:
Susan Senglaub
920-320-2396
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Espresso Connection Coffee Shop
Looking for a fun way to spend a few hours every week? Come be a barista in our Espresso Connection Coffee Shop. We currently have several shifts available. Looking for once-a-week commitment, 3 to 4-hour shifts.
Escort/Transport
Join our team of volunteers that help patients and families navigate the hospital campus. It is a great way to stay active while making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Surgery Lounge Volunteer
We are looking for friendly and outgoing volunteers that would help keep visitors informed of their loved one's progress while waiting for them during their surgical procedure. In this role you will offer families snacks and keep them comfortable during their stay in our surgery lounge. This commitment is one 4-hour shift per week. Morning and afternoon shifts available.
Information Desk Volunteer
Do you love helping people? This role is for you at our information desk at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Duties include greeting patients and visitors, answering phones, giving directions, and working with our transport team to be sure the patient gets to their location safely. We are currently in need of afternoon and evening shifts (4:00-6:00pm).
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Contact:
Nicole Bence
920-645-9467, Ext. 2
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Learn more and sign up to volunteer by clicking on each link above!
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Hamilton Wood Type & Print Museum
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Contact:
Jeff Duke
920-794-6272
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Docent
Would you like to help tell Hamilton’s story? We are looking to get a few more people able to docent for our small and large group tours. Training is provided to help you make the Hamilton story your own and share it with our visitors. Must be at least 18.
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The Haven of Manitowoc County
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Contact:
Jenine Soucoup
920-652-9645
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We are looking for younger (not over 65) volunteers to perform general office work, particularly answering the phone Monday-Friday 4-8pm. Any days you could help out would be greatly appreciated!
Shelter Monitor Assistants
Shelter Monitor Assistants are needed for the following days/shifts: 8am-noon every other Saturday & Sunday; 4-8pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
We are also looking for backups for the following days/shifts: 10am-4pm Monday-Friday; 4-8pm Monday-Friday.
Volunteers will be trained in what is expected during a particular shift. Must be at least 21.
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Hope House of Manitowoc County
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Contact:
Kristin Gresl
920-686-1436
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Weekend Daytime Coverage
8-11am, 11am-2pm, 2-5pm
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Weekend shifts are available for both Saturdays and Sundays during the day throughout the year.
Evening Hosting at Hope House
5-8pm
Evening hosts socialize with guests, welcome newcomers, and assist parents with children's needs. Evening hosts may conduct children's activities, help with homework, or assist a guest with a particular need.
Performing Miscellaneous Duties Around the House
Some miscellaneous duties are cleaning, washing laundry, handy work or organizing the donations that we receive, and special projects.
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Contact:
Melissa Charles
920-585-4588
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Children's Services
Plan activities with children and/or families. Play games, do crafts, teach a skill, make a new snack, help with homework, supervise children in the shelter during support group, etc. Activities can be provided by families, adults or groups in the evening, weekends, or during the day in summer.
Shelter Helper
Assist residents as needed with daily living skills: applying for jobs and housing, making meals, budgeting, etc. Plan activities such as games or crafts for adults. Can be done anytime by individuals, families or groups.
Maintenance/Building & Grounds Volunteer
Looking for a maintenance volunteer (or several volunteers) that would be interested in a variety of tasks to help with upkeep of our building and grounds. This could include replacing lightbulbs, furnace filters, etc.; minor repairs in administrative and shelter buildings; ordering building and maintenance supplies; picking up food orders; shelving donated items in storeroom and rotating stock; sweeping near entryways and outside sitting areas; filling toilet paper, paper towel and soap dispensers; other maintenance duties as assigned. Must be at least 18.
Sexual Assault On-Call Advocacy (SAVS)
Are you calm under difficult situations? Are you skilled at offering support to those who have experienced trauma? We are looking for volunteers to be on call for two 12-hour shifts per month to provide crisis intervention and support for victims, family members, and friends. Twenty hours of training provided. Must be at least 18.
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Contact:
Ariel Ducat
920-684-5401
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The basic function of a Dog Walker is to provide exercise and enrichment to the dogs in our care. This primarily includes dog walking and field trips to pre-approved locations. Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver's license.
Data Entry Clerk
The basic function of the Data Entry Clerk is to assist shelter staff with data input and update records previously entered into the system. Must have: excellent people skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to type 35 words per minute; the ability to learn quickly and navigate efficiently through computer software.
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Manitowoc County Historical Society
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Contact:
Devinne Fackelman
920-684-4445
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Buildings & Grounds Maintenance
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Various Positions
Volunteers are a vital part of MCHS’s success as a groundbreaking institution. By donating your time and talent, you help us build toward an exciting future. Join in the fun and become a volunteer! Meet new friends, experience a unique look at history and become part of the exceptional Manitowoc County Historical Society experience.
Shifts are available weekdays, weekends, and evenings. All areas of assistance are needed - Welcome Center front desk shifts, painting, grounds keeping and gardening, experience leaders, data entry... there is always something to do and fun to be had!
Must be at least 18.
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Manitowoc County Human Services Department
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Contact:
Erin Stiefvater
920-683-5036
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The youth involved in the CST program are in need of mentors. This has been one of the most successful services that the CST has offered to our youth, and due to program growth there is a greater need for mentors. Mentors are volunteers who are willing to dedicate one hour or more a week to youth in our community who would benefit from a consistent adult relationship. Must be at least 18.
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Volunteer tutors work one-on-one with adults seeking to improve basic literacy and English language skills. Tutoring times are flexible to suit volunteer's availability. Tutors typically spend about 2 hours/week tutoring. No prior tutoring or teaching experience is required - just patience and the desire to help another adult. Training is provided as are all tutoring materials. Must be at least 18.
Contact for this position:
Margo Meyer
920-686-3026
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Point Beach State Forest Nature Center
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Contact:
Jocelyn Boor
424-837-8889
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Open and supervise the Nature Center; maintain a safe environment for visitors; some visitor engagement. Orientation provided. Volunteer application needs to be completed. Must be at least 20.
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Contact:
Diana Bolander
920-686-3090
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Tour guides will guide groups of visitors of all ages through the museum on guided tours and engage them in conversations and activities relating to exhibits. Enthusiasm for art and history are required. Tours generally occur during museum open hours, Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am – 4:00pm and weekends from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Primary audiences are grade school children and retired adults but vary by group. Must be at least 18.
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The Salvation Army Manitowoc County
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Contact:
Lisa Stricklin
920-684-7117
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The Pantry Helper assists clients as they select items from the food pantry. Other duties include stocking shelves/coolers and packing food orders for drive-up pantry clients. You may also be asked to distribute food to clients when they arrive for their drive-up orders. Mondays 9:00am-Noon (stocking and packing only) or 1:00-4:30pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00am-Noon or 1:00-4:00pm. Must be at least 18.
Pick-up Driver
Driver needed for food pick-ups from local grocery stores and restaurants using 12 passenger and sometimes the box truck. Driver preference is to be DOT certified so there is more flexibility with scheduling, but this is not a requirement for the Wednesday pick-up opportunity. Wednesdays 8:00-10:00am. Volunteer and Driver MVR paperwork, as well as Safe From Harm Training required. Occasional need on Monday and Tuesday - this does require a DOT physical clearance.
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Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice
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Contact:
Tracy Arens
920-467-1800 or 1-866-467-2011
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Friendly Patient Visitors
Make someone smile today! Volunteers work with our hospice patients and families by offering the gift of companionship through:
- Playing cards
- Social visits
- Quiet presence
- Respite care for families
- Reading
- Laughs
Volunteers have the choice of visiting patients with times and day flexible to meet your schedule.
No One Dies Alone (NODA) Patient Visits
Volunteers needed for Compassionate Vigil are a part of our No One Dies Alone (NODA) program who offer support and a comforting presence, ensuring that patients at the end of life are never alone. This is done by providing a quiet, compassionate presence, companionship, or respite to family members with a comforting touch, a listening ear to a patient in their final stages of life.
Current locations include patient homes or nursing facilities.
We ask our NODA volunteers to have the ability to sit for up to two or more hours at a time, and most importantly, have the qualities of compassion and empathy. Our NODA patient visits typically run from 8:00pm-8:00am, taking two, three or four hours of that timeframe with other volunteers.
Honoring those who have Served
If you're a current or former member of the military or Foreign Service, you qualify to be a part of this distinguished group of volunteers.
Honor veterans receiving end of life hospice services by becoming a "We Honor Veterans" volunteer at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice:
- Help recognize veteran patients with veteran-to-veteran We Honor Veterans Pinning Ceremony.
- Provide social visits and companionship to a veteran hospice patient.
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BINGO Facilitator
Every Friday we have BINGO Brunch, where both individuals and businesses can come in, provide light brunch food, and facilitate BINGO. The commitment would be 8:45-11:15am on the Friday of your choosing. Let Megan Marchant know if you or your staff would be interested in participating by emailing her at megmar@two-rivers.org.
Receptionist
Mornings 9:00am-Noon
Kitchen Assistant
We are looking for help packaging meals for our Home Delivered Meals program and to wash dishes after meals are served. You can help once a week, a few time a month, or any time in between. Hours are 9:45am-12:45pm. Contact Mary Omillian at maromi@two-rivers.org or 920-793-5596.
Home Delivered Meals Driver
Driver to deliver meals to seniors. Multiple routes open Monday-Friday at 11:00am. Takes one hour on average. Must be at least 18. Contact Mary Omillian at maromi@two-rivers.org or 920-793-5596.
TRUST Car Driver
Drive seniors to appointments on the TRUST Car schedule. Mondays 9:00am-3:00pm and substitutes. Must be at least 18. Contact Mary Omillian at maromi@two-rivers.org or 920-793-5596.
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Wisconsin Maritime Museum
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Contact:
Greg Lutz
920-793-7266
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Greet and direct guests to the rooftop bar. Be available to assist with cleanup at the end of the evening. Answer questions and monitor museum entrances and galleries.
Tour Group Docent
Greet bus tour groups and give them instructions/direction upon arrival. Help organize the group into smaller groups for tours. If requested, be a gallery guide and answer questions. Assist the groups with any special needs during the visit.
Education Assistant
Assist with school groups by teaching a program to students, reading books to young children, and/or giving gallery tours (maybe on the submarine too). Shifts and hours will vary depending on group sizes and visit times.
Tour Assistant
Sit at our Tour Guide desk and help visitors with our new audio tour. Assist them in downloading or using it, give directions for getting into the sub, go over the rules, answer questions, and monitor the security cameras.
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Are you an organization that would like your volunteer opportunities to be included in this newsletter? Please complete and submit the form:
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