Volunteer Connect
11/30 - 12/06
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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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Ashley Reif is our Volunteer of the Week!
Ashley began volunteering at the Brown County Central Library in 2011, when she turned 12, the earliest age that students can volunteer at the library. Since then, she has steadily increased her volunteer hours and level of involvement at the library. To date, Ashley has logged more than 320 hours. Ashley does not see herself as a leader, but she does lead by example. She does not simply volunteer because she has to, but she does so because she enjoys it. The fact that she has such a varied number of volunteer experiences under her belt at a young age is a testament to her character and work ethic and the individuals she has worked with are better off thanks to her service.
Throughout the year, Ashley helps out in a variety of ways at the library, including: helping with special story times and programs by wearing a book character costume, preparing and handing out treats, preparing and working with children on craft projects, assisting with bulletin boards or playing a part in a skit or puppet show. In the summer, Ashley is a regular volunteer for the Summer Reading Program sign-in table, registering hundreds of children at the kick-off event and handing out prizes to kids as they reach reading goals throughout the summer. She also volunteers for some of the larger off-site events that the library hosts, such as Library Morning at the Brown County Fair, the Library Event at the Neville Public Museum, and several Giant Early Learning Play Dates. In 2016, Ashley was invited to join the board of the Friends of the Brown County Library as its first and only teen representative. This year, she is in college and is on the board as as a regular board member.
While Ashley's skills are impressive, perhaps the thing that the library appreciates most about Ashley is her maturity and dedication, treating her volunteer hours as a job rather than just something to pass the time or a project to gain service hours. Over her six-plus years, the library has seen very few volunteers exhibit the commitment that Ashley has: always showing up on time, never complaining about tasks, going the extra mile on projects, asking for clarification if needed, offering to do additional work and showing genuine interest in both the projects with and the children they serve.
Thank you, Ashley, for your continued commitment and dedication to the library!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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The Salvation Army
seeks
volunteers to assist with
bell ringing now through Saturday, December 23 throughout Brown County. Times and places vary
. For more information, please contact
The Salvation Army Bell Office at 920-884-3077 or email
bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org
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The Salvation Army
seeks student volunteers to assist
with
bell ringing now through Saturday, December 23 throughout Brown County for their School Challenge. Times and places vary. Earn double time for outdoor locations
. For more information, please contact
The Salvation Army Bell Office at 920-884-3077 or email
bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org
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National Railroad Museum
is looking for volunteers for their
Holiday on the Rails
event.
Volunteers are needed to help decorate cookies, play games, apply temporary tattoos, help Santa and help with Arts and Crafts.
The event runs each day from Tuesday, December 5 through Saturday, December 9 from 8:00am-2:00pm. On Wednesday, December 6 there is a 3:00pm-8:00pm shift open, as well.
For more information, please contact
Greg Balza at 920-437-7623
or
gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org.
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Green Bay Botanical Garden
is in need of volunteers to help with their
21st Annual WPS Garden of Lights show, which runs
every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night now
through Saturday, December 30. Times vary.
They are in need of over 50 volunteers each night and have opportunities for everyone! Complete details for the event can be found at:
www.gbbg.org
. Please contact
Anne Basten at 920-491-3691 ext.105 or
abasten@gbbg.org.
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Heritage Hill
seeks volunteers for their
'The Spirit of Christmas Past' on Saturday, December 9 and Saturday, December 16 from 12:00pm-6:00pm.
Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, take-down, greeting and directing guests, helping in the gift shop, kids’ activities and games, and concessions. For more information, please contact
Liz Jolly at 448-5150 or
liz@heritagehillgb.org.
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New Leaf Foods, Inc
is in need of volunteers for their
New Leaf Winter Farmers Market presented by Bellin,
at the KI Center in downtown Green Bay
. The market dates are: Saturday, December 9 -- Holiday Market (B & C), January 13 & 20, February 3, 10, 24, and March 3. Volunteers are neeeded from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Volunteers will be helping local farmers and food vendors move their goods from their vehicles to their booths, work with the staff on hand at the establishment to determine where the vendors will be setting up, and helping with various other tasks throughout the morning. For more information, please contact
Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464
or
kimr.diaz@gmail.com
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Angel's Touch Assisted Living
is in need of volunteers for their
Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, December 13 from 4:00pm-7:00pm.
Volunteers would help set up for the dinner, serve food and drinks, help families find their seats and help with cleanup. For more information, please contact
Kassandre Blaha at 920-412-6224 or
kassie@angelstouchcbrf.com.
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County - Reading Coaches for Kids Tutoring Program
has an ongoing need for volunteers who are available during the school day for an hour (or more) a week
to listen to children read and help with literacy skills from now until May 2018.
Reading Coaches for Kids has volunteer tutors in many Green Bay elementary schools. All volunteers receive free orientation, training, on-going support, and there is no need to have experience in the education field. Background checks are performed by the district and volunteers select the day, time, and location based on the needs of the schools. For more information, please contact
Anne Van Ess at 429-9445 or
anne@volunteergb.org.
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The Brown County Memory Cafe
has an ongoing need for volunteers for their
Brown County Memory Cafes.
Volunteers are needed
to support and interact with participants and caregivers to engage them in activity and conversation. In addition, volunteers will assist the Cafe Coordinator as needed with set-up, registration, and clean-up. All volunteers are required to complete an online dementia awareness training course and a background check at no cost to them. A packet of volunteer materials will be provided upon request.
The Brown County Cafes meet once a month at the following locations and times: Suamico Memory Cafe – 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. NWTC Memory Café – 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ADRC Memory Cafe – 3 rd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Denmark Memory Cafe – 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. De Pere Memory Cafe – 4th Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact
Julie Siefert at 498-5566 or
julie.siefert@nwtc.edu
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YWCA of Greater Green Bay
has an ongoing need for
Clothing Sorters and Merchandisers
. Clothing Sorters/Steamers process incoming donations and/or steam clothing with a professional steamer; no experience required. Clothing Merchandisers would determine where sorted items should be placed (Closet or Boutique) and help price and arrange merchandise; knowledge of clothing brands required.
Shifts available: Anytime between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
For more information, please contact
Hannah Neece at 920-432-5581 ext. 141 or
hneece@ywcagreenbay.org
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Curative Connections' Cloud Family Care Center - Adult Day Services (west side of GB)
is looking for a
Spanish-speaking volunteer to spend time talking with Spanish-speaking clients
. They are looking for someone who is fluent and is able to carry on a conversation. For more information, please contact
Terri Wagner at 920-494-3385 or
twagner@curativeconnections.org.
Curative Connections
is looking for volunteers to
drive seniors and individuals with disabilities to medical appointments, jobs, grocery stores, social activities and more
.
Vehicles and insurance are provided.
No CDL license needed. Drivers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteers’ schedules are flexible. Shifts are 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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 227-4272 or
twhetung@curativeconnections.org
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Wellspring
has an ongoing need for
Wellspring
volunteers
. Volunteers will connect with guests through conversations, games, and on-site activities.
Volunteers help staff open or close and spend time with guests.
Additionally, there is some light housekeeping. No experience needed.
Shifts that volunteers are needed: 9:00am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or
angela.cheslock@lsswis.org.
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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 be participating in a packaging, labeling, sorting, or cleaning project. This could include labeling canned goods to be shipped to food pantries, sorting meat products to provide meal programs with real protein, boxing fresh produce to send to homeless shelters, or packing bulk product into family friendly sized portions. For more information, please contact
Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689
or
lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org.
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Golden House:
Body wash, pillows, diapers (size 4&5), brooms, twin bedding, cold medications (adult & child), laundry detergent, washcloths, paper towels, storage totes with lids, comforters/quilts (twin), women's underwear
Items can be dropped off at 1120 University Ave., GB, WI 54302 or at the
Volunteer Center of Brown County at 984 9th St, GB, 54304!
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Community nonprofits need volunteers and goods to change the world. Please consider making some dreams come true!
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WPS Garden of Lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden
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For the 21st year, experience the magic of WPS Garden of Lights, encompassed by more than 250,000 twinkling lights, and create extraordinary holiday memories with your family and friends at the Garden this winter. You’ll discover a spectacular array of botanical-themed light displays, featuring an enchanted icicle forest, glistening flowers, a dazzling 60-foot walk-through caterpillar and so much more. The show is topped off with the area’s tallest and brightest shining tree. Enjoy this stunning winter landscape by foot or take a horse-drawn wagon ride. FREE parking in NWTC Lots F/G and shuttle ride to the Garden.
Friday, December 1 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm, with last entry into the garden at 8:30pm.
For more information about dates, times and special events, visit the WPS Garden of Lights website
here
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Holidays on the Rails at the National Railroad Museum
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You are invited to the National Railroad Museum for a seasonal educational event, featuring activities to make your holiday jolly. Holidays on the Rails is ideal for children in pre-K through 2nd grade to share in the magic of the season. Explore the decorated trees, the big trains, listen to stories, play games, do crafts, decorate cookies, take a train ride, and visit with Santa. Visitors move between numerous activity stations, each featuring interactive, hands-on holiday experiences.
December 5 - December 9
Activities from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Train rides (25 min. approx.) are 9:15, 10:00 OR 11:00 a.m. for morning guests; and 12:00 OR 1:00 p.m. for afternoon guests. Also Thursday, December 7 from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. with train rides at 5:00, 6:00 OR 7:00 p.m.
Plan for about 90 minutes to experience all the activities
including the train ride.
For more information about dates, times and special events, visit the National Railroad Museum website
here
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New Leaf Winter Farmers Market
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New Leaf Winter Farmers Market presented by Bellin Health
8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. at the KI Center in Downtown Green Bay
2017-2018 market dates: December 9th – Holiday Market (B & C), January 13 & 20, February 3, 10, 24, & March 3
Free to attend and free parking in the Main Street Ramp
Over 80 vendors, including various local restaurants, will carry local meats, cheeses, bakery, vegetables, canned items, coffee, and handcrafted art pieces. EBT will be available on site for select vendors.
Visit Facebook for more information
here.
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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They inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
They envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Core Values
TO:
Recognize our POWER and RESPONSIBILITY to be INTENTIONAL in our decision making
Embrace our DIFFERENCES and find STRENGTH in our CONNECTEDNESS
Express JOY, OPTIMISM AND GRATITUDE through our words, thoughts and actions
LEAD with an OPEN HEART and assume POSITIVE INTENT
NURTURE our physical, emotional and spiritual HEALTH
STAND UP for ourselves and others
Please visit the website for more information.
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AFFILIATE MEMBER 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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Give to the United Way of Brown County to fund local nonprofits.
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