Volunteer Connect
10/19 - 10/25
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Volunteer of the Week
The Landrum Family is our Volunteer of the Week!

Homelessness is an issue for many families in our community. This means that there are children living in unstable conditions and they may not feel supported by their community. These children need to be told that they matter to our community - the Landrum Family is doing that by spending quality time reading to them.
 
The Landrum Family had an idea to help the homeless families in Brown County through the power of books. They wanted to share their love of reading with these families. The Landrum’s created a library and reading program at Freedom House. They share the reading program with the families at Freedom House throughout the year by reading aloud to the children. They also develop and lead an activity that outlines the story. The family has expanded the program to also include board games for the older children to play after the reading program. Their shared passion for this program has seen it from its creation to the lively program it is today at Freedom House.
 
The families look forward to the Reading Program on Monday nights. The Landrum's focus is on building relationships with the children so they look forward to reading together and creating together. They know they are cared for and it has really spurred an interest in books for them. It is also inspiring parents to spend quality time with their children reading books, as well! It has been a great way to get the children excited about reading and give them a creative outlet to express what they may be feeling in this time of homelessness. The Landrum's are wonderful mentors in the way that they teach kindness and patience while they spend time reading with the children. 
 
Thank you Landrum Family for nurturing the homeless families in our community!
 
Dated Volunteer Opportunities
CIRCLES GREEN BAY  is in need of volunteers to assist in  providing and serving meals on Monday, October 23rd, and October 30th, at 5:00pm.  By providing meals for Circles participants and volunteers, you help create an opportunity to develop a circle of belonging in our community. For more information, please contact  Dee Thetford at 920-593-3492  or  deet@gbcc.me

Cerebral Palsy, Inc  has an ongoing need for  Swimming Class Volunteers  to help by engaging the children while the instructors provide the swimming lesson.  Dates run October through December with various dates and times: Mondays 7:00pm-7:30pm; Tuesdays 10:15am-11:15am, 4:15pm-5:00pm, 6:00-6:45pm; Wednesdays 6:15-7:00pm, 7:00-7:45pm; and Fridays 9:00am-10:00am.  For more information, please contact  Danielle Schraufnagel at 920-337-1122 ext. 123  or   dschraufnagel@cp-center.org
NEW Zoo & Adventure Park  is in need of volunteers for their  Zoo Boo on Friday, October 20th; Saturday, October 21st; Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th . Volunteers are needed to hand out candy, supervise games/activities, dress up like a ghoul for the Haunted Forest, and more! Enjoy Halloween fun at this family-friendly event! Available shifts:  2:30-6:00pm; 5:30-8:30pm; 4:00-8:30pm . For more information, please contact  Angela at 920-662-2405  or   volunteer@newzoo.org
Downtown Green Bay Inc and Olde Main Street Inc are in need of volunteers for their Fall Cleanup 2017 on Saturday, October 28th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. As a volunteer, you will pick up trash and sweep the sidewalks. Volunteers will meet and end at Whitney Park, 800 Main Street, GB, 54301. Refreshments to be provided after clean-up is finished. For more information, please contact Jessica Pittner or Pam Parish at 920-437-1824 or jessicap@downtowngreenbay.com or pam@downtowngreenbay.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin is in need of volunteers for their Hot Cider Hustle 5k and Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, October 29th . Volunteers are needed to work in various capacities at the event, and families, individuals, business or community groups are welcome to volunteer. Most shifts are between 6:00am and 9:00am, but they also have 9:00am to noon and 7:00am -11:30am shifts available . For more information, please contact Joy Wick at 920-489-3536 or joyw@bbbsnew.org .

Girls on the Run is in need of volunteers for their Girls on the Run Celebration 5k taking place on Saturday, November 4th . Volunteers can make an impact on young girls' lives by being a part of the 5k. Varying shifts from 5:00am-11:30am . For more information, please contact Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866 or kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
American Heart Association  is looking for volunteers to serve on  Auction Committees for their Heart & Stroke Ball and Go Red for Women Luncheon . These important volunteers will provide follow-up for donation requests to local businesses, and share the significance their donation can make.  Volunteers can make follow-up phone calls or business visits at their convenience.  This role requires 3-4 meetings that can be in-person or by phone. This is a great short-term role for someone looking to meet more people and network. For more information, please contact  Ashley Moon at 920-265-1050 or  ashley.moon@heart.org
YMCA is looking for volunteers for their 47th Annual YMCA Ski & Sport Sale at the East Side Y on Saturday, November 4th, from 6:00am-9:00pm, and on Sunday, November 5th, from 6:00am-5:00pm. Volunteers are needed for 3+ hour shifts! Volunteers are needed to build display racks, connect customers with discounted equipment, and tear down displays. For more information, please contact Morgan Fisher at 920-309-1814 or volunteer@yskisale.com .

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for Coats for Kids Set-Up and Unloading on Friday, November 10th, from 4:00-6:00pm and 5:45-8:30pm . Volunteers will be setting up and unloading coats at the Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd. Volunteers must be able to lift and bend. For more information, please contact Jean VandenLangenberg at 920-593-2375 or jean_van@usc.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for their Coats for Kids Event on Saturday, November 11th. Volunteers are needed for shopping with families picking out coats. Other opportunities including parking attendants, family assist and set-up. Available shifts: 7:45-11:30am; 11:15am-2:30pm; 2:15-5:30pm. For more information, please contact Jean VandenLangenberg at 920-593-2375 or jean_van@usc.salvationarmy.org .
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for their Bell Ringing School Challenge. Join your school challenge and log the most bell ringing hours. If you sign up for outdoor locations, the Salvation Army will double your ringing hours. Dates run from November 13th through December 23rd, Monday through Saturday. For more information, please contact the Bell Office at 920-884-3077 or bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org
Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
Curative Connections is looking for volunteers to drive seniors and people with disabilities to medical appointments, jobs, grocery stores, social activities, and more. Vehicles and insurance provided. No CDL license needed. Flexible schedule - work as little or as often as you would like. Drive in shifts of 7:30am/8:00am to noon, or noon to 5:00pm. Drivers must be at least 18 years old . Great candidates for this role include retirees, students, new residents looking to get involved in the community, and employees wanting to fulfill corporate volunteer goals (can accommodate teams of individuals in a drive-share arrangement. For more information, please contact Tina Whetung at 920-227-4273 or twhetung@curativeconnections.org 
Curative Connections is looking for a long-term volunteer or a student intern to assist with the program Ready, Set, Life! This person would support clients in daily learning activities, such as working cooperatively and daily living skills. Encouraging the clients as they grow their independence skills and become a more engaged member of the community is vital in this role. Classes run from 9:00am-2:00pm (but do not necessarily need someone for the entire time). They have a class on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (different students in each class, and the volunteer could work in any class or all classes). This position is very reflective of what the volunteer would like it to be. For more information, please contact Kelly De Grant at 920-593-3576 or kdegrant@curativeconnections.org
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has an ongoing need for volunteers to participate in a Food Sort, which takes place Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm . Volunteers will assist in a packaging, sorting, or cleaning project. Please contact Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689 or lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org.
Sexual Assault Center of Family Services N.E.W is looking for volunteers to work as Sexual Assault Victim Advocates in Brown County . Training starts in mid-November, so contact the Center soon for more details about this opportunity! No experience is necessary and all advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of sexual violence. Advocates play an important role in victims' healing process as they not only field hotline calls, but also respond to hospitals or police stations to provide immediate support and information. Volunteers sign up for two shifts each month that work with their schedule and attend monthly meetings with other advocates, to maintain protocols and expand knowledge. For more information, please contact Chelsey Steffens at 920-436-8899 or csteffens@familyservicesnew.org

Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit hospice patients in their own home or assisted living facilities . These visits provide socialization for the patient and periods of respite for the caregivers. Visits last an average of an hour and appointment times are worked around the volunteer's schedule . Mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information, please contact Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or klautenslager@unityhospice.org
American Heart Association  is looking for volunteers to serve on  Auction Committees for their Heart & Stroke Ball and Go Red for Women Luncheon . These important volunteers will provide follow-up for donation requests to local businesses, and share the significance their donation can make.  Volunteers can make follow-up phone calls or business visits at their convenience.  This role requires 3-4 meetings that can be in-person or by phone. This is a great short-term role for someone looking to meet more people and network. For more information, please contact  Ashley Moon at 920-265-1050 or  ashley.moon@heart.org
Literacy Green Bay has an ongoing need for adult tutors to help adult learners improve their basic reading, writing, and English skills . They will provide the training and materials, and you can make your own schedule with your learner. Most tutors meet 1 to 2 times a week with their learner for a total of 2-3 hours each week. For more information, please contact Shelley Karnz at 920-435-2474 or at skarnz@literacygreenbay.org  
Big Brothers Big Sisters  is looking for you to help them  Start Something Big  by becoming a mentor to one of hundreds of children looking for their Big! Big Brothers Big Sisters has more than 100 children waiting to be matched with their Big and, with the school year underway, even more children will be looking for that special person who cheers them on in life.  All it takes is an hour a week.  You can meet with your Little at school or in the community. They have options making it even more convenient for you!  They will work around your current schedule!  For more information, please contact  Joy Wick at 920-489-3536  or   joyw@bbbsnew.org .
Community Partner Wishlist
Freedom House:     Breakfast Meats (Bacon, Sausage), Canned goods, Toilet Paper, 33 gallon garbage bags, Laundry Detergent/ Bleach, All Purpose Cleaner, Disinfectant spray/wipes, Paper towels, Meat Products (Ground beef, chicken, pork)
 
Items can be dropped off 2997 St. Anthony Drive, GB, 54311, or at the
Volunteer Center of Brown County, 984 9th St, GB, 54304!

Community nonprofits need volunteers and goods to change the world. Please consider making some dreams come true!
Events/Fundraisers
The Friends of the Brown County Library will be hosting their Fall BIG Book Sale from Tuesday, October 31st - Saturday, November 4th in the lower level of the Central Branch at 515 Pine Street, downtown Green Bay. All proceeds are used to support library programming and community events.  
Book Sale Hours are as follows:
  • Preview for Friends’ Members -- Monday, Oct 30 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct 31 9:00 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov 1 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov 2 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov 3 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov 4 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Come and find your next favorite book or author at bargain prices! And don't forget to donate any used books throughout the year at any Brown County branch.
Wellspring  is holding their  Wellspring Benefit 2017, on Thursday, November 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm   (VIP 5:00-8:00pm) at the Marq, 3177 French Road, De Pere, 54155.

REGULAR TICKET: Dinner 6:00pm - 8:00pm. $25 per ticket or $180 for a table of eight. VIP ONLY: Book Signing and Cooking Demo with Celebrit y Chef, Ace Champion from 5:00-6:00pm with dinner to follow. $45 per ticket or $325 for a table of eight.

Cash Bar and a Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit Wellspring, a place of peace for women offering meaningful resources to help women grow, renew and become empowered. For more information, please contact Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or    angela.cheslock@lsswis.org .   
American Heart Association  is looking for volunteers to serve on Auction Committees for two of their upcoming events. Heart & Stoke Ball Auction Committee runs from October 2017-February 2018, and Go Red for Women Auction Committee runs from October 2017-April 2018. Contact Ashley Moon for more details at 920-265-1050 or    ashley.moon@heart.org
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Affiliate Member of the Week
March of Dimes
March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Until recently, premature birth and birth defects, which affect 23 million babies worldwide, were not recognized as significant public health priorities by international health agencies, governments or donor organizations. Lack of evidence on the global, regional and country toll, misperceptions about causes of newborn deaths, and limited public awareness led to the inattention to these problems.

The March of Dimes has worked hard to change this. In 1998, the March of Dimes established its Global Programs to bring the high global toll of birth defects and preterm birth to the attention of governments, policy makers and donor organizations and to offer solutions in response. In the past 15 years, Global Programs has partnered with local organizations in 33 developing countries on four continents to strengthen prevention and care through development of surveillance systems, education of health professionals, raising public awareness and strengthening parent/patient and other grass-roots organizations.

Global Programs conducts its work through mission alliances-organizations that share the March of Dimes mission to improve birth outcomes, in a targeted country or region. Within the partnership, the complementary strengths of the March of Dimes and the partner organization are mobilized to carry out surveillance and health in a country or region of the world in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Each partnership becomes an integral component of March of Dimes Global Programs activities.


Please visit March of Dimes website for more information

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