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Volunteer Connect
07/13-07/19
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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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Green Bay Botanical Garden
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Greater Green Bay YMCA
Literacy Green Bay
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
2017 Packer 5k & 1k Kids Run
NeighborWorks Green Bay
Parent Pals
Curative Connections
Freedom House Ministries
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Unity Hospice
Family Services Sexual Assault Center
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
The Einstein Project
Hope Center of Green Bay
Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc.
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to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Volunteer of the Week
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Caragan Olles is our volunteer of the week as well as our
WPS Volunteer Award Youth Recipient!
Diagnosed in the 3rd grade with dyslexia, Caragan struggled for many years but after many years of intensive, phonics based tutoring, it got easier for her to read, spell, and retrieve words, but still sees weaknesses because of her disability. One in five people are affected by dyslexia, and most don't have the means to get the right tutoring or worse yet, they get into programs that aren't helping them. Because of her dyslexia and the benefit she received through tutoring, Caragan was motivated to found Bright Young Dyslexics in March 2013!
Caragan is the Co-Founder and Co-President of Bright Young Dyslexics and has so far raised over $65,000 to fund tutoring and assistive technology for K-12 dyslexic students in Wisconsin. Since founding the organization, Caragan puts in over 200 volunteer hours each year. Her work includes organizing fund raising events, public speaking, dyslexia in-services, conducting dyslexia simulations, updating social media sites and more. For the past 3 years, she has led their Youth Advisory Board which consists of 32 area middle and high school students who help to advance the mission of Bright Young Dyslexics.
A major struggle dyslexics face is the lack of understanding. Many people don't know what dyslexia is and erroneously think it means that dyslexics read backwards. Worse yet, others say dyslexia is not real. When Caragan was diagnosed with dyslexia, Northeastern Wisconsin was called the "black hole" of dyslexia. Bright Young Dyslexics has made great progress towards de-mystifying dyslexia and taking the stigma away from the diagnosis. Caragan says, "I feel good about myself knowing that I am helping kids in need and making a difference in my world.
I may not be able to educate the entire world about dyslexia, but I can educate one person at a time, and every person I educate, brings us closer to everyone understanding the dyslexia is real!"
Thank you Caragan, for making a difference in our community and for giving others with dyslexia a fighting chance!
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Dated
Volunteer Opportunities
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2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run Sponsored by Bellin Health is scheduled for Saturday, July 22nd at 8am at Lambeau Field, with the 1k Kids Run on Friday, July 21st at 6pm. Volunteers are needed to fill hundreds of available volunteer spots. The greatest need for volunteers is in the food tend and packet pick-up, but there are other opportunities and times available as well. They encourage families and groups to sign up as this is a family friendly event. For more information, please contact Jan Barkby at 920-429-9445 or americorps@volunteergb.org.
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Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers to help with their Sanimax Concerts at the Garden Series. Dates and times volunteers are needed are as follows: Thursdays, July 20th, August 3rd, 10th and 17th from 4-8pm on all dates. Live music can be heard throughout the Garden but is set up in the Agnes Schneider Terrace. They have opportunities for everyone including concessions, parking, golf cart shuttle drivers and more. For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, Ext 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
will be holding volunteer information sessions on Saturday, July 15th, 10-11am, and Friday, July 21st, 11am-12pm. These information sessions are for anyone interested in volunteering with the ReStore and learning about their partnership with Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity to provide decent and affordable housing in Brown County. These information sessions also double as an orientation for anyone who wants to sign up to volunteer. They have an URGENT need for Saturday afternoon cashiers from 1-5pm! For more information, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650, or volunteer@restoregb.org.
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Greater Green Bay YMCA is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to help with their "Summer Block Parties" taking place at all area YMCA's! Locations and dates are as follows: Broadview location, Tuesday, July 18th, 4:30-8:30pm, and East Side location, Tuesday, August 8th, 4:30-8:30pm. Volunteers are asked to help assist with face painting, carnival games, bounce houses and with the Kids Fun Run!
For more information, please contact Holly Nickerson at 920-436-9577 or holly.nickerson@greenbayymca.org.
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Literacy Green Bay is offering two informational meetings being held on Monday, July 17th at 9:00am or 6:00pm. This is a 45 minute informational meeting for potential volunteers to learn more about Literacy Green Bay. Literacy Green Bay works with adult learners who are looking to improve their reading, writing, and English Language skills in order to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, and meet their goals. Literacy Green Bay is in need of volunteers to work with these learners in both group and one-on-one settings. Attendees will have the opportunity to register for an upcoming 12 hour Tutor Training Workshop. For more information, please contact Shelly Karnz at 920-435-2474 or skarnz@literacygreenbay.org. |
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Aurora BayCare Medical Center
is in need of volunteers to help with their Aurora BayCare Open Streets Green Bay on Saturday, July 15th from 8:30am-1pm. Volunteers are needed to help with Route Assistance - Monitor street intersections along the route, encourage safety among participants, assist people who need to cross or enter the event route, alert emergency personnel if needed and provide information regarding activities along the route. Activity Zones - Help make their zones fun and safe! All volunteer shifts are from 8:30am-1pm. For more information, please contact Laura at 920-288-5528 or laura.grovogel@aurora.org
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NeighborWorks Green Bay is looking for volunteers to get interactive with our community and do door-to-door surveys starting July 12th - August 1st. They are seeking volunteers to help administer a survey to assess resident satisfaction in and around the Navarino Neighborhood. By talking to our neighbors face-to-face, we will better understand the needs of our community to boost future impact! This is an adult volunteer opportunity. The time commitment is completely flexible! You determine the number of hours and days/times. For more information,please contact Jaime Notzen at 920-593-3716 or jaime@nwgreenbay.org.
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Ongoing
Volunteer Opportunities
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Parent Pals, a Program of Brown County Health & Human Services Department
has an ongoing need for volunteers to mentor parents needing assistance with learning skills such as budgeting, meal planning, preparation, or just being an emotional support for an overwhelmed parent. Volunteers must be able to commit to seeing their assigned parent at least two or three times per month at mutually convenient times.
Optional monthly support meetings are offered for any volunteers but
orientation and training are provided.
Matches are based on compatibility. For more information, please contact
Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023
or
tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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Curative Connections has an ongoing need for individuals to join their "Heroes" drivers team! These drivers are needed to drive senior and individuals with disabilities to doctor appointments, jobs, grocery store and more. They offer a flexible schedule so you can work as often or a little as you would like. Drive shifts include 7:30-12:00pm, or 12:00pm-5:00pm. Great candidates for this position include retirees, students, new residents looking to get involved in their community and employees wanting to fulfill corporate volunteer goals. For more information, please contact Robin Cannedy at 920-593-3578 or rcannedy@curativeconnections.org.
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Freedom House Ministries is looking for volunteers to help out with their
Childcare on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. During their stay at Freedom House, parents are required to participate in Financial Planning classes and a Parenting Gathering. They are looking for volunteers to provide childcare so that the parents are able to focus in these classes.
The kids are between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 yrs old. For more information, please contact
Lydia Davison at 920-432-4646, Ext. 113, or
lydiadavison@freedomhouseministries.org.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters has an
ongoing need for individuals to mentor a child in their program. All it takes is
one hour once a week to change the life of a child for the better, forever. Being a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple is one of the most enjoyable things you will ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the
opportunity to help shape a child's future for the better by empowering them to achieve. For more information, please contact
Ann Nolan at 920-489-3547 or annp@bbbsnew.org.
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Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers for their new
Resale Shoppe located at 1641 Commanche Ave, GreenBay.
Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Saturday and Unity will work with your current schedule. Some of the tasks involved are receiving and sorting merchandise, merchandising, cashiering, and more. For more information, please contact
Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or
klautenslager@unityhospice.org,
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Family Services Sexual Assault Center is seeking
volunteers and interns to work as Sexual Assault Advocates in Brown County. No experience is necessary; all advocates receive extensive training provided by the Sexual Assault Center prior to working with victims of sexual violence. Advocates play an important role in victims' healing process as they not only field incoming hotline calls, but also respond to hospitals or police stations to provide immediate support and information.
Advocates are needed
weekday nights from 5pm-7am, and 7pm-7am, and weekend days from 7am-7pm and training will begin July 19th.
For more information, please contact
Chelsey Steffens at 920-436-8899
or
csteffens@familyservicesnew.org.
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Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, which is located in Appleton
has an ongoing need for food sort volunteers Monday - Friday. Shifts available are 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. Volunteers will participate in a packaging, labeling, sorting, or cleaning project. This could range from 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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The Einstein Project has an ongoing need for
individuals or groups to help with creating artwork on thousands of thank you cards which will be given in appreciation to their wonderful educators. You do not need to be a Picasso or Rembrandt to qualify. Everyone is welcome including children, seniors, business groups and everyone in between.
They will supply the markers, crayons and embellishments - all you have to do is supply the creativity! You can work at home or in your office as a team project and return them when you are finished, or at the Einstein Project site. Business hours for the Einstein Project are: M-Th 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please contact
Kristi Franz at
920-884-8800, or
kristi@einsteinproject.org.
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Encompass Early Education & Care Inc.
has open positions for seniors, 55+, to join their
Foster Grandparents Program to serve in their classroom locations
! A Foster Grandparent is at least 55 years of age, meets limited income guidelines and volunteers between 13-30 hours per week. Benefits of becoming a Foster Grandparent
include a small hourly tax-free stipend, annual paid leave, mileage reimbursement and most importantly, lots of love from children. A win-win combination! For more information on becoming a Foster Grandparent, please contact
Katharine Kulkoski at 920-469-0283, Ext 1110 or
kkulkoski@encompasseec.org.
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Golden House:
Colored pencils, bottled glue, pillows (new), tote bags, body wash, laundry detergent
Items can be dropped off at 1120 University Ave, Green Bay, 54302 or items can be dropped off at the Volunteer Center of Brown County, 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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Events/Fundraisers
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is holding their
22nd Annual Volunteer Center Golf Classic on Wednesday. July 19th at Thornberry Creek at Oneida. This year some of the prizes are to include: an
Autographed Charles Woodson Packer Jersey, Set of 4 Packer Tickets to a Regular Season Game, Golf Packages, Craft Beer Packages and more.
By supporting the Volunteer Center, you are also helping to support over 180 nonprofit organizations in our area. We hope to see you there!
We are also
in need of 20 more $25 Gift Cards/Certificates from local restaurants and or Cinema passes to complete our Big Board of Prizes. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Volunteer Center at 984 9th Street, Green Bay, 54304.
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For More Volunteer Opportunities, View Our
Volunteer Times!
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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CASA of Brown County
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Brown County is a nonprofit organization that provides a voice for abused and neglected children who are under the legal protection of the court system.
CASA of Brown County, Inc. advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Trained volunteer Advocates provide close, consistent contact with children, seeking to assure them safe and permanent homes. Achieving this mission requires that we maintain good working relationships between the Brown County Juvenile Courts, the Brown County Department of Human Services, and the CASA of Brown County, Inc.
Please visit CASA of Brown County's
website for more information.
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"AFFILIATE MEMBER PAGE"
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our new 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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