Volunteer Connect
8/18-8/24
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. 

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volunteeroftheweekVolunteer of the Week
Carol Bush has been volunteering with Encompass Early Education and Childcare for 63 years. Carol is a visionary, dreamer, and doer.  Much of her life's work as a volunteer has centered on Encompass Early Education and Childcare.  Carol was inspired and realized scholarships were needed so families could afford childcare.  Carol and her husband Bob helped to create several successful fundraisers, including the "Big Event for Little Kids". 
   
Through Carol and Bobs' efforts, they have raised well over $7,000,000 for Encompass, with $250,000 a year going to the roughly 45% of families that require tuition assistance. Children who leave Encompass programs are ready for school, ready for success in life, and are healthier and happier.  One of the reasons Carol is great at what she does is because she, too, loves to play, learn, and meet new people and listen to their stories. 

Thank you, Carol, for your love and dedication to Encompass and the children! 
volunteeroppVolunteer Opportunities
mosaicMosaic Arts is looking for volunteers for Artstreet 2016! Artstreet is being held in Downtown Green Bay on Friday, August 26 from 4-8 PM, Saturday, Agust 27 from 10 AM-5 PM, and Sunday, August 28 from 10 AM-5 PM. They have a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer shifts vary for each day and are needed for information and souvenir booth, art raffle, art fair beverage stand, Artstreet Pub and Grill, children's art area, lemonade stand and more. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Staci Thompson at 920-435-5220 or info@mosaicartsinc.org. 
greatergreenbayGreater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore is looking for volunteers to cashier on Friday afternoons from 2 PM - 6 PM once or twice a month.  Training and orientation are provided for new volunteers.  If you have a passion for home improvement stores and are looking for a volunteer opportunity in a fun environment, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650 or  volunteer@restoregb.org.
casaCourt Appointed Special Advocates - CASA - of Brown County  is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing volunteer advocates for children who are the subject of a protective court order as a result of abuse or neglect.  As a volunteer, you will provide close, consistent contact with children, seeking to assure them a safe, permanent home and hope for a better future.  If you are at least 21 years of age and willing to commit an hour a week to these children, please contact Taylor Connell at 920-437-2272 or taylor@casabc.org.  
gardenBrown County UW-Extension Community Gardens Program  will be having a festival to celebrate their 20th anniversary on Saturday, September 10th.  They are looking for a local band who would be willing to play for a portion of this event and would particularly like to find a band that sings in Spanish, to honor their gardeners' diversity. Given the programs small budget, they are unable to pay the band, but would be happy to promote them in their event publicity.  For more information or if you are able to help with this celebration, please contact Margaret Franchino at 920-391-4660 or  browncountycommunitygardens@gmail.com .
gatherThe Gathering Place is a non-profit recovery center for adults with mental illnesses. They are celebrating their 4th Annual Community Day on Thursday, August 25, from 4 pm - 6:30 pm and are in need of two volunteers: one to grill hamburgers and chicken patties and one to prepare and serve the food.  If you are able to help please contact Susan Mader at 920-615-0783 or  lthegatheringp2@new.rr.com .  
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