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Volunteer Connect
09/14-09/20
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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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Bright Young Dyslexic's
Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc.
Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention
CASA of Brown County
National Railroad Museum
Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary
Salvation Army
Greater Green Bay YMCA
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
American Red Cross
American Heart Association
Wellspring
Parent Pals Program
Definitely De Pere
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Unity
Aging & Disability Resource Center
St. Vincent de Paul
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Volunteer of the Week
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Mike Blecha is our volunteer of the week!
Mike's primary involvement is with the
Green Bay Area Public School District, as a school volunteer. He is in his 15th year of reading with students and assisting them with schoolwork at Fort Howard and McAuliffe Elementary Schools. Mike is paired with students who might need that extra adult touch, both academically and in a mentorship sense. He reads to the students and assists them with their schoolwork, and is a consistent role model in their students' lives.
Mike plays an important role at Fort Howard Elementary School with their fourth and fifth grade students. He volunteers to read to their students two times a week for two hours and makes each student feel so important and special to have 20-30 minutes of one on one time with an adult. Not only does he model building social relationships, he models keeping his commitment to the students and his love for reading.
Mike also plays an important role at McAuliffe Elementary School, where he has put a lot of time and effort into helping children be successful. He is a great role model for the students and adults who observe his commitment to the children in this community.
Mike makes a difference not only academically with the students, but also personally as well. His consistent kindness and reliability are important qualities that make a lasting impact on the students he serves. Mike is also on the Green Bay Area Public School Board, and attends school events and PTO meetings. He is willing to use his time and talent however it is most needed.
Thank you Mike for your dedication and commitment to students in our community!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention, a program of Family Services of NEW is in need of volunteers to help with their Be The Light Walk taking place on Saturday, September 16th from 6:00-9:30pm. Volunteers are needed to help with 50/50 raffle; course trail prep; course volunteers; event set up; greeter and crowd control; lantern decorating and memorial wall; merchandise sales; pre-registration participant packet handout; walk up registration and safe support. For more information, please contact Erin Bongers at 920-339-4054 or ebongers@mail.de-pere.org
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CASA of Brown County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is seeking volunteers who wish to dedicate their time and talents to children; in particular children who have been abused or neglected. They will be holding training sessions on: Saturday, September 16th, 8:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday, September 19th, 5:30-9:00pm, Saturday, September 23rd, 8:30am-4:00pm, and Tuesday, September 26th, 5:30pm-9:00pm. All it takes is one hour once a week to make a difference in a child's life. For more information, contact Taylor Connell at 920-437-2272, Ext 108 or taylor@casabc.org |
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National Railroad Museum is in need of volunteers for Terror on the Fox which runs various weekends starting September 22nd and ending November 4th, from 5:00-11:30pm each day. Volunteers are needed to help with security near the train as well as helping guests board and unboard the train before and after. For a complete list of times and dates, please contact Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org. |
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Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary is in need of 30 volunteers for their upcoming "Steps for Pets" taking place on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:30am-3:00pm at Meadowbrook Elementary School. Some of the volunteer opportunities include parking, raffles, games, lure courses, assisting walkers on trails, water/snack station, food pavilion and more. You must be 18 years of age or be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact Marcus Reitz at 920-246-1887 or mreitz@heanokill.org.
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Salvation Army
is looking for 60 volunteers to assist with Coats for Kids collection on Sunday, September 24th, from 11:30am until kickoff (3:25pm). Volunteers are needed to assist in collecting coats and monetary donations from tailgaters, and Packer game attendees. Volunteers must be 18 and older, must be outgoing and be able to stand for the duration of the activity. For more information, contact Jean VandenLangenberg at 920-593-2375 or jean_van@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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Greater Green Bay YMCA is looking for individuals to mentor 2nd and 3rd grade students in their Learning with Legos program Mondays, September 25th - October 30th, from 3:45-5:00pm. The mentor will work one-on-one, or two-on-one with students to utilize the experience of play to teach lessons in developing predictions, problem solving, testing hypotheses, and learning about the components and engineering of simple machines. Incredible friendships just happen to be built along the way! The Y will provide all the materials, lessons, and training and this is only an hour and a half a week commitment for 6 weeks. For more information, please contact Holly Nickerson at 920-436-9577 or volunteer@greenbayymca.org. |
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Breast Cancer Family Foundation is in need of volunteers for this year's 10th Anniversary Pink Pumpkin 5k Walk/Run taking place on Saturday, October 7th, at NWTC beginning at 8:00am! As a volunteer, you will be helping in a variety of roles ensuring that their participants are registered, signed in, and ready to have a great race day experience. This years volunteers will receive a 10th Anniversary volunteer shirt to help celebrate 10 years strong! For more information, please contact Diane Gaywont or Heather Frank at 920-498-2285 or info@bcff.org.
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American Red Cross is in need of volunteers for their Spooktacular at the Lambeau Atrium on Saturday, October 7th, from 9:00am-3:00pm. Volunteers are needed to supervise and assist with various Halloween-themed crafts and games. Available shifts: 8:30am-Noon and 11:30am-3:00pm. For more information, please contact Lee Borofka at 920-227-4286 or lee.borofka@redcross.org.
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Ongoing
Volunteer Opportunities
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American Heart Associaition is looking for volunteers to serve on Auction Committee's 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 |
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Wellspring is seeking volunteers Mondays - Fridays, 8:45am - 4:15pm. Shifts include 8:45pm-12:30pm, and 12;30-4:15pm. Volunteers typically fill 1-2 shifts per week. Morning volunteers assist staff in opening the center by making coffee and replenishing kitchen and bathroom items. After guest arrive, the focus is on supportive interaction with them through conversations, playing games, leading group discussions and directing them toward the appropriate community services for their situation. Afternoon volunteers assist staff in closing the center with light clean up. For more information, please contact Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or angela.cheslock@lsswis.org |
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Parent Pals Program, a program of Brown County Health and Human Services
has an ongoing need for mentors to work one on one with a parent on daily living skills such as: budgeting, nutrition, setting household routines, connecting them to other community resources such as Goodwill, St. Vincent de Paul, Paul's Pantry, etc. Orientation, training, and ongoing case management are provided. Mentors must be able to commit to at least 2 visits per month with their parent. Matches are based on compatibility and mileage reimbursement is available.
For more information, please contact
Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023
or
tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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Definitely De Pere is looking for volunteers for their De Pere Farmers Market Thursdays now through September 28th, from 3:00-8:00pm. Opportunities and shifts are as follows: Beer Tent: 2 persons to serve craft beer from 3:00-5:30pm, or 5:30-8:00pm, (must be 18+ years of age), Children's Area: 1 person needed for Scavenger Hunt, prize table, and summer activities from 3:00-5:30pm, or 5:30-8:00pm, (great opportunity for students looking for hours), Information Booth: 1 person needed to offer summer produce Baycare bags to market attendees, answer any questions, and other various market event duties from 3:00-5:30pm, or 5:30-8:00pm. For more information, please contact Heather Kostelnik at 920-403-0337 or heather@definitelydepere.org
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Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for 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 matched with their Big and with the school year underway, or about to begin, 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. |
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Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit hospice patients in their own home or assisted living facilities for
Companion Visits. 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 always 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
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ADRC, Aging & Disability Resource Center is seeking volunteers for their Brown County Memory Cafe every Wednesday beginning Wednesday, September 20th, from 10:00am-1:00pm. Volunteers are intended to support the participants and their care partners during the cafe as guided by the cafe coordinator. It is helpful if the volunteers have an awareness of dementia and some of the problems associated with it as well as good listening skills. For more information, please contact Emily Umbreit at 920-448-4304 or emily.umbreit@co.brown.wi.us. |
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St. Vincent de Paul has an ongoing need for a Lamp Genie volunteer for their donated lamps and lamp shades. You can pick your own shift which would be either the larger electrical team of volunteer who work and socialize in the early morning hours. OR, enjoy the quiet afternoon to make lamps come alive again. Training is available if needed. For more information, please contact Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040, ext 107 or volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Wellspring:
Dish/Hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, paper towels, garbage bags, personal hygiene products and laundry detergent.
Items can be dropped off 413 Dousman St, GB, 54303, or 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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Wellspring is holding their
Wellspring Benefit 2017, on Thursday, November 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm at the Marq, 3177 French Road, De Pere, 54155. They will be featuring Celebrity Chef and TV host Ace Champion. For more information, please contact Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or
angela.cheslock@lsswis.org.
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American Heart Association is looking for volunteers to serve on Auction Committee's 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
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Einstein Project
The Einstein Project is a nonprofit organization partnering with schools and communities to provide leadership and support for science education in Wisconsin. They offer 40 inquiry-based science units, developed by the Smithsonian Institution and National Academy of Sciences, to schools giving children the opportunity to learn by doing. The units allow schools to provide an inquiry, hands-on science curriculum for students. The six to twelve week units contain enough materials for an entire class and are leased to schools for a modest fee.
The Einstein Project provides affordable and engaging science materials and teacher training to advance science knowledge, skill and an enthusiasm for learning.
Please visit the Einstein Project 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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