Volunteer Connect
07/20-07/26
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!
Content at a Glance:

    Packer 5k
    Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    Greater Green Bay YMCA
    Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
    Heritage Hill State Historical Park
    NeighborWorks Green Bay
     Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc.
     Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
    Parent Pals
    Curative Connections
    Freedom House Ministries
    Big Brothers Big Sisters
    Unity Hospice
    Family Services Sexual Assault Center
    The Einstein Project

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volunteeroftheweek Volunteer of the Week
Yessenia Carlos is our volunteer of the week as well as our WPS Volunteer Award Youth Runner Up!

Yessenia was nominated as the Lieutenant of the Green Bay Police Explorers post where she responsibly presides over all meetings and oral boards in the absence of the Explorer Captain. She has completed a total of 608 volunteer hours throughout her time with the Police Explorer post to date. Some of her volunteer hours include putting in 12+ hours a day for both Country and Rock USA events in Oshkosh. The money she helps raise at these events goes towards educational trips for the Police Explorers.

Yessenia displays great leadership skill, easily bonds with the children, and works well with the other officers who are volunteering. When Yessenia joined the Police Explorer post, there were only 12 members that initially joined, but she immediately showed leadership skills and assisted with growing the post to 48 members. If it were not for her dedication and drive to volunteer, the post would never have been able to raise money for that many members and would not be able to afford educational trips and competitions. She has been extremely helpful in guiding new Explorer members and make sure they understand the program goals. She continues to learn more about law enforcement and helps other volunteers understand the materials and information shared in this program.
 
Beyond the Police Explorers, Yessenia takes time on her own to volunteer at numerous other facilities such as our local domestic violence shelter. There she works with young children that have gone through recent trauma. She works with them to ensure a safe and fun environment. Yessenia has personally affected many lives in the community and she gives up her own time to help others at church, various community events, police department and Police Explorer events as well as the domestic violence center. Though she may not pursue a career in law enforcement, she will always support the Police Explorer program.

Without Yessenia, the Police Explorer program would not be the success it is today.
Thank you Yessenia for seeing the need for this program in Green Bay and for all you have done to make it happen!


DatedVolunteerOpportunitiesDated  Volunteer Opportunities
packer5k2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run Sponsored by Bellin Health has an URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS ON BOTH DAYS, FRIDAY, JULY 21ST AND SATURDAY, JULY 22ND!

The following areas are in need of the most help:  

Course Intersections on Saturday, 7/22 from 7:30-10:00am
Packet Pick-Up on Saturday, 7/22 from 5:30-8:30am
Food Distribution on Friday, 7/21 from 5:30-7:00pm
Start Waves 3-7 on Saturday, 7/22 from 7:00-8:45am.

For more information, please contact Jan Barkby at 920-429-9445 or americorps@volunteergb.org.


 greatergreenbayhabitatforhumanityrestore Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore  will be holding volunteer information session on Friday, July 21st, 11am-12pm. This information session is 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. This information session will 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.


greatergreenbayymcaGreater Green Bay YMCA is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to help with their "Summer Block Partie" taking place at their 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.  
 Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin is looking for volunteers to help with their Coach Kit Assembly Night. The dates to choose from are Monday, August 14th, Tuesday, August 15th, or Wednesday, August 16th from 6-9pm each date. Volunteers are needed to help assemble 35+ coach bags for Girls on the Run teams. Bags will be filled with the essential materials used for the 10 week season. For more information, please contact Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866 or  kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org

    Heritage Hill State Historical Park is in need of volunteers to help with their "Laura Ingalls Wilder Days" on August 12th and 13th from 10:00am-4:30pm. Volunteers are needed from 8-10am for helping with set up, 10:00am-4:30pm for event activities which include taking tickets, directing guests and traffic, kids activities, and helping interpreters with demonstrations, and from 4:30-6:30pm to help with take down. For more information, please contact Liz Jolly at 920-448-5150  or  liz@heritagehillgb.org.
   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.
OnGoingVolunteerOpportunitesOngoing  Volunteer Opportunities
encompassEncompass 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.
feedingamerica 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
parentpals 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.
curativeconnectionsCurative 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.
FreedomHouse 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.
bigbrothersbigsisters 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.         
unityhospice 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,
FamilyServices 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.


theeinsteinproject 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.
communitypartnerwishlist Community Partner Wishlist


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!
Community nonprofits need volunteers and goods to change the world.  Please consider making some dreams come true!
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Curative Connections

Individuals and families connect with them when someone is in need of compassionate and supportive care due to aging, dementia, brain injury or other disability. They help by creating connections and maintaining independence. They work to understand the exact level of support each person may need. Their knowledgeable team partners with families, caregivers and other service providers who all have a common goal of creating the best life we can for the people we help.

Curative Connections provides a wide range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of each person. Their focus is providing a community where someone can receive the necessary care - and the caregiver can find the support and independence needed to maintain a balance in their own lives.

At Curative Connections, they have moved beyond the boundaries of respite care and include individual, group and at home care. This provides you with choices and control on the best direction and services for your loved one

Please visit Curative Connections website to learn more about the programs they offer.

Please visit Curative Connections  website for more information.

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