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Volunteer Connect
06/29-07/05
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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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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
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
Golden House
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
2017 Packer 5k & 1k Kids Run
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
Parent Pals
St. Vincent de Paul
Freedom House Ministries
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Unity Hospice
Family Services Sexual Assault Center
Aging & Disability Resource Center
The Einstein Project
Manna for Life Ministries
Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc.
Green Bay Area Newcomers
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Volunteer of the Week
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Cyndee Sweetland is our volunteer of the week as well as our
WPS Volunteer Award Arts & Culture Recipient!
Cyndee is a founding member (and board member) of Film Green Bay and has been the Green Bay Festival Director for each of the festivals seven years of existence. Although Cyndee's formal role is Festival Director, she is the heart and soul of the Green Bay Film Festival. Directing the festival means having vision, screening films, helping secure sponsorships, overseeing staff and volunteers, working with the event venue staff and a long list of other responsibilities that Cyndee takes in stride.
With Cyndee's commitment and determination, the Film Festival has not only survived, but it has grown each year. As Festival Director, Cyndee is not only the guiding light for all the volunteers, but the major contributor of volunteer hours. She spends over 2,000 hours each year volunteering her time for the Festival and has made this commitment each year of the Festival's existence. Through her dedication and make it happen attitude she has impacted the community in many ways. The community now has an affordable opportunity to experience the arts and has gained exposure to independent films
where they have experienced diverse insights into what is happening socially and culturally worldwide. Future filmmakers have been provided with learning opportunities through workshops, competition and contact with filmmakers, and independent filmmakers have been able to showcase their films and talents.
When you meet a dedicated volunteer, you see more than their exterior, you see their soul, their passion and their driving force. Cyndee meets this description! She volunteers because she believes the arts are important and sees how creativity can open minds. She has a passion for what she does. As a leader, Cyndee has a positive, supportive, get it done spirit. She effectively uses other volunteers talents to get the job done and she makes everyone feel their job is important. She continues to learn and is always open to suggestions and improvements.
Cyndee has created opportunities for the community to experience the arts, develop creative and artistic skills and bring residents together to enjoy culturally rich and diverse experiences.
Thank you Cyndee for founding and directing Green Bay Film Festival!
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Dated
Volunteer Opportunities
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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, June 29th, July 13th, 20th, and 27th, August 3rd, 10th and 17th. 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 a volunteer information sessions on Saturday, July 1st, 1-2pm, 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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Breast Cancer Family Foundation is in need of volunteers for their "Titletown Bike Tour", taking place on Sunday, July 9th. Event volunteers can sign up for specific task and time slot using the online sign up below. They encourage service groups, families, and friends alike to join them as they make this year's Titletown Bike Tour the best yet! For more information, please contact Diane Gaywont or Heather Frank at 920-498-2285 or info@bcff.org.
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Golden House is seeking volunteers to help with their Gold Ribbin' BBQfest of Greater Green Bay, Friday, July 14, 9:00am - 10:30pm, Saturday, July 15th, 7:30am - 11:00pm, and Sunday, July 16th, 7:30am - 6:00pm. Duties vary with shift to include: event set up & tear down, beverage sales, admissions, kids' activities, and more. For more information, please contact Dina Borremans at 920-435-0100 or dina@goldenhousegb.org.
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Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin is looking for volunteers to help with their
"Fox Fit Fest" on Friday, July 21st! Volunteers will assist in various roles to help make Fox Fit Fest a success.
Schedule of times is as follows:
Registration: 4:30-6pm; Course Marshals and Water Station: 5:45-6:45pm; Food/Beverage: 6:30-8pm; Clean-Up: 8-9pm. For more information, please contact
Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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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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Heritage Hill State Historical Park is in need of volunteers to help with their "10th Annual Hops on the Hill", July 27th, from 6-8:30pm. Times available are: 4-6pm for set up; 6-8:30pm for event activities; and 8:30-9:30 for take down. Volunteers will be taking tickets, directing guests, directing traffic, helping with kids activities, and helping interpreters with demonstrations. For more information, please contact Liz Jolly at 920-448-5150 or liz@heritagehillgb.org. |
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Ongoing
Volunteer Opportunities
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is seeking
Meal Donors to provide meals on their build sites on
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11:15am. Kids of any age are encouraged to help, so this is a
great opportunity for families, church or school groups to volunteer in a different capacity with Habitat. Some of ideas of lunches served in the past are: Subs/Sandwiches, Sloppy Joes, BBQ Pork, Pizza, Taco/Enchilada bars or whatever you feel might be easy to deliver and set up for the crew and volunteers. If you have connections with any local restaurants, you can ask them to join the list of others who have provided lunches in the past.
Whether
you can donate once a week, once a month or once a quarter, you can deliver happiness to the volunteers on the build sites. For more information, please contact Jennifer Maier at 920-593-5785 or
jmaier@greenbayhabitat.org
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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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St. Vincent de Paul is looking for someone with an eye for art! They have an ongoing need for a "Picture Framer" who is an appreciator of art to repair, clean, and re-frame large pictures at their East Side location processing center. Part of the volunteers responsibilities will be to research signed oil paintings and numbered prints. Once the volunteer is trained, they will have flexible hours. For more information, please contact Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040, Ext 107 or volunteer@svdpgb.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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ADRC, (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County) is in need of volunteers to help with their
Meals on Wheels program. They
deliver over 450 meals daily to home bound individuals and their caregivers in Brown County and rely on volunteers to help them with this mission!
Volunteers are able to choose one day a week, one day every other week, or even one day a month to deliver meals.....whatever fits your schedule! They offer mileage stipend for delivering and the best part of this opportunity is you get to meet a lot of wonderful people and definitely feel like you are making a difference in someone's life.
Meal delivery typically takes no longer than one hour.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age
, have a valid drivers license and car insurance. For more information, please contact
Sandy Groeschel at 920-448-4312
or
Groeschel_sj@co.brown.wi.us
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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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Manna for Life Ministries is looking for both men and women over the age of 18 willing to help in their food pantry. There is physical labor involved so they are asking for strong individuals who can lift 50#'s or more. Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday, from 9am-5pm. This would be a great opportunity for college students or recent high school grads. Some of the tasks involve moving, loading and unloading and stocking shelves. You may also take part in delivering food to
people in need in our area. For more information, please contact Lori Clements at 920-471-9255 orlclements.mfl@gmail.com
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Encompass Early Education & CareInc.
has open positions for seniors, 55+, to join their
Foster Grandparents Program! 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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Green Bay Area Newcomers Neighbors has an ongoing need for an individual to do online research from their home. This would require adding and checking a list of names to see if they are new to our area. If new, they would be added to a data list so that it is updated. You would also be checking for any duplicate names and deleting if required. For more information, please contact Joleen Allard at 920-680-7437 or joleen@greenbaynewcomers.com |
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity:
Paper plates, paper towel, plastic cups, baby wipes, sunblock
Items can be dropped off at 811 Packerland Dr, Green Bay, 54303 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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Volunteer Times!
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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Downtown Green Bay
Downtown Green Bay strives to preserve and improve the social and economic vitality of downtown Green Bay.
Downtown Green Bay is home to great attractions, restaurants, shopping, nightlife and over 120 events such as Winter Wine Walk, New Year's Eve on Broadway, U.S. Bank Eve and Mardi Gras on Main. Stay and play while in Green Bay!
Your guide to everything downtown Green Bay this summer is finally here! Pick up a copy of the 2017 Summer in the City guide at any of the downtown coffeehouses, or download a copy from their website.
Please visit Downtown Green Bay'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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