Volunteer Connect
8/16-8/22
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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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to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
Volunteer Connect Powered By:
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First Annual Community-Wide Volunteer Expo
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First Annual
Community-Wide Volunteer Expo
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KI Convention Center
Tuesday, September 18
3:00-7:00 pm
Enjoy a
free
afternoon of networking, conversation, and light snacks with many of Brown County’s nonprofit organizations. Learn more about helping to serve your community.
Meet with 50 local nonprofit organizations who are just waiting to talk with you about how you can strengthen our community by volunteering!
Questions?
Contact: Melissa Jagodinsky at 920-429-9445 or americorps@volunteergb.org
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Dale Bartel is our Volunteer of the Week!
Dale has been a volunteer with the Brown County Memory Café since they opened in October 2015. There are five Memory Cafes throughout Brown County. The Memory Cafés operate under the umbrella of Curative Connections, a nonprofit organization. The mission of Memory Café is to provide a fun, comfortable, social environment for those people with early stage memory loss, who can attend with their caregiver or companion. The five Memory Cafés each meet once a month and provide relaxation, fun, laughter, engaging activities, and resource materials, along with the friendship of others who are on the same journey – at no cost.
Dale was a Business teacher at NWTC for 26 years before retiring. Prior to that he was a secondary teacher. He was also a caregiver for his wife who battled cancer for 25 years. Dale found out about the Memory Cafés when they first were getting started. He received a letter from NWTC asking retirees for their volunteer help. He says “the fit is right.” He says the couples he can relate to, along with the friendships he has made, motivates him to volunteer. He himself, enjoys the variety of activities and the outings they have gone on. He likes to see the participants with their caregivers enjoy the same activities the Memory Cafés offer. He is proud of the organization, as it is also an outlet for caregivers. He believes you can get strength and support from others facing similar issues. Dale shared that he grew up helping others and has met a lot of people through volunteering. He feels blessed, so he thinks it’s important to give back. Dale states, “We are all on a journey with a pot hole, and when you hit that pot hole it’s important to lend a helping hand."
Dale is dedicated, knowledgeable, and a deeply caring volunteer. He likes to attend the Memory Café at the NWTC/Green Bay Botanical Garden location, helping volunteer once a month. He wants people in the community with cognitive issues to know that there are people in the community that care. Dale realizes that you do have to reach out, as there is not always someone knocking at your door.
Thank you, Dale, for being a dedicated Memory Café volunteer!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Downtown De Pere Thursday Farmers Market - Thursdays (Now-September 27)
Set up - help with the set up of booths, tables, chairs, etc.; Market greeter - hand out summer produce bags as well as summer event brochures to market attendees; Beer tent - serve craft beer while handling cash payments; Take down - help with the take down of booths, tables, chairs, etc. 1:00-9:00 pm with various duties and shifts. Must be 18 years or older to work the beer tent.
Definitely De Pere
- Kendall Tilkens
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Volunteer Orientation at Habitat ReStore - August 22
Come and learn what volunteer roles are open at Habitat ReStore. Meet the staff and receive a tour of the facility. Great volunteer opportunities for the entire family and corporate groups. Set your own schedule. Regular volunteer jobs include cashier, merchandise prep, and donation pick up assistant. 4:00 pm.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Julia Drobeck
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Transformation House 6th Annual Feed the Homeless and Community BBQ - August 25
Help set up, serve, and clean up. This event is designed to care for the homeless and community by providing a grand meal, access to community resources, entertainment, games and relaxation. They ask that volunteers arrive at 10:00 am to help with set up. 12:00-4:30 pm. Minimum age: 10 years old.
Transformation House, Inc.
- Lula Keating
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Office Help
- Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays from Sept 17-Oct 10th
Counting
: Help in the office by counting funds/donations from Walk event.
Data Entry:
Enter registration data into computer system. Flexible shifts between the hours of 9:00 am-4:30 pm.
Alzheimer's Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter
- Brooklyn Massey
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Kid's Autumn Adventure - September 29
Face painting
: Paint faces with water color painters, 4 patterns will be provided (in need of 6-8 volunteers).
Mask making
: Assist children in assembling pre-cut mask pieces. 6 patterns provided.
Scavenger hunt
: Assist children and event organizers as they search for park features.
Apple tasting
: Cut Apples and assist as needed. They are also in need of lunch line helpers, greeters and someone providing miscellaneous assistance to the organizers. Volunteers will receive a free lunch and an event t-shirt. 9:30 am-2:00 pm, in 2 or 4 hour shifts as volunteer prefers. Minimum age: 16 unless accompanied by an adult.
Thursday Breakfast Optimist Club
- Bert Gagnon
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Christmas/Coats Interviews - October 2-11, October 15, October 20 and December 3
Adult volunteers are needed to assist the Salvation Army in signing up families in need of Christmas assistance. Note: Volunteers seeking Christmas assistance from the Salvation Army are asked not to volunteer in the program and/or department in which they are receiving services.
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Green Bay Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon/5K
- October 28
100 volunteers to work in various capacities including registration, water stations and course marshal during the race. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits their mentoring programs in Brown, Door and Shawano counties. Most shifts are between 6:30-9:00 am with a few needed between 9:00-11:00 am.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin
- Joy Wick
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Parent Pals Volunteer Mentors - Ongoing
The Parent Pals Program of Brown County Health & Human Services Department is in need of mentors for parents. These parents may have been victims of domestic violence, may have low self-esteem, literacy issues, and lack basic knowledge of establishing a household, developing family routine, and may have challenges with budgeting money, planning meals, and how to be more nurturing to their children. Some parents simply need a mature adult to be a support system or "sounding board." Matches are made based on compatibility. Orientation, training, and ongoing match support are provided. Volunteers see their assigned parent at least twice per month.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Glen Tilot
Filing Volunteers - Ongoing
Assist staff in filing paperwork in case files. Volunteers must be able to alphabetize, use a two-hole punch, and follow directions for specific parts of the file the paperwork needs to be inserted. Volunteers will be trained on where the specific paperwork needs to be filed. Reimbursement for parking and mileage are available upon request.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Glen Tilot
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County - Training dates to be determined
Help make a difference in a child's life by dedicating your time and talents to children; in particular children who have been abused or neglected. Usually 1 hour per week, with a one-year commitment. Minimum age: 21
CASA of Brown County
- Sarah Quinette
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Volunteer Drivers for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Ongoing
Drive clients to/from appointments, jobs, grocery store, and more; offer door-to-door assistance as needed. Curative provides vehicles, gas, and insurance. No CDL required; no transfers or heavy lifting. Must have a good driving record. A background check will be performed. Training provided via ride-alongs. Available shifts: 4- to 5-hour shifts either morning or afternoon, Monday through Friday; flexible schedule -- work as little or as often as you'd like. Ability to share shifts among groups of drivers.
Minimum age: 18+
Curative Connections
- Tina Whetung, Manager of Specialized Transportation Services
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Troop Leader for Local High-Risk Schools - Ongoing (September 2018-May 2019)
The Girl Scouts are seeking troop leaders that are willing to be a role model to young women in the area. They are flexible with the volunteer's schedule and will provide training. Troops can meet weeknights or weekends for about 60-90 minutes, bi-weekly. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Friendly Visitor Volunteer - Flexible
Would you like to bring a smile to a hospice patient? Join the Heartland team and visit with hospice patients that are looking for companionship and some one-on-one time talking with someone. Volunteer times are flexible to your schedule and the patients.
Heartland Hospice
- Amy Sadewater
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Gift Shop Volunteers - Ongoing
Greet/assist customers and operate a computerized cash register. Training will be provided. Volunteers must be dependable, have good customer service and communication skills, know how to use a computer and accurately handle money. Volunteers must be willing to work one four-hour time slot per week on an ongoing basis. Minimum age: 21.
Neville Public Museum
- Kathy Rosera
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Victory Garden at the National
Alliance for Mental Illness - Flexible
In search of volunteer gardeners to help with the maintenance of the Victory Garden. This is a therapy garden for individuals with mental illness. Opportunities available 7 days a week, during the day and early evening hours.
New Leaf Foods, INC.
- Kim Diaz
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Unity Resale Shoppe, LLC Volunteers - Varies
Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers for their Resale Shoppe located in Green Bay. Some of the tasks involved are receiving and sorting merchandise, merchandising, cashiering, and more. Unity will work with your current schedule. 3-hour shifts are available Tuesday-Saturday.
Unity
- Kelly Lautenslager
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Volunteer Opportunities at the YWCA - Weekdays during the Summer months
Do you enjoy fashion? Do you love clothes? Do you know the difference between high-end and low-end clothing brands? If so, the YWCA Women’s Empowerment Center has a volunteer opportunity that might be right up your alley! They are seeking volunteers to help sort through and steam the beautiful clothing that is donated to the Women’s Career Closet and the new Madison Street Boutique. Online applications can be found on the
YWCA website
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otherwise feel free to pick up a paper application at YWCA Greater Green Bay, 230 S. Madison St. Tuesday-Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Friday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
YWCA Greater Green Bay
- Hannah Neece
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Book to Action Book Club
AUGUST'S TOPIC:
COMMUNITY VOICES - LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES
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Join us each month as we focus on a different community topic and volunteer opportunities that support the topic. If you would like to read a book on the topic, books are available at the Southwest Branch. If you are interested in this topic, but are not quite ready to volunteer, you can still join us to hear about local resources and to help continue the discussion about these important community topics. Books are available for checkout from the Customer Service Desk after the 1st of each month. We look forward to seeing you!
Monday, August 27
6:00 pm
Brown County Library
515 Pine St, Green Bay.
Please call (920) 448-5825 with questions or to register. Light refreshments will be provided.
Hosted by the Volunteer Center and the Brown County Library.
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Openings Available for Advocacy Training
with the Sexual Assault Center
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Training in August, September or November
Have you been inspired by the bravery amongst sexual assault survivors speaking out? Are you looking for a way to stand with those survivors and make a lasting impact in our community? If so, The Sexual Assault Center, needs you to join their volunteer team! No experience is necessary as all advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of Sexual Violence. A new training program prepares advocates and is more flexible for those with busy schedules. Self-paced learning modules combined with on-site training and shadowing experiences prepare advocates for this work. 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. Volunteers sign up for three shifts each month that work with their schedule and attend monthly meetings with other advocates, to maintain protocols and expand knowledge.
To inquire,
apply online
and the volunteer coordinator will send you more information to get started!
Available shifts: Weekday nights 5:00 pm-7:00 am; weekend days 7:00 am-7:00 pm; and weekend nights 7:00 pm-7:00 am
Contact: Chelsey Steffens
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The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay is offering a five day mediator training class which includes instruction on theories of conflict, overview and ethics of the mediation process and role- playing. Class is followed up with opportunities for observation and co-mediation of actual cases. The cost of the training is waived for those participants willing to volunteer for the Mediation Center.
Training Dates and Times:
September 20, 21, 25, 26 and one additional day TBD
8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To help people earn a living, improve their lives, and strengthen their families and their communities
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AFFILIATE PARTNER 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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