Volunteer Connect
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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.
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The Ebert Family are our Volunteers of the Week!
The Ebert Family goes to Freedom House at least once a month to cook delicious meals for the families residing at the shelter. Mary, Ken, and their two children have been serving meals to Freedom House families at least once a month for the last 4 years. They make everything with love, being careful to make things they know both kids and adults will enjoy. They get to know the families and are so thoughtful in their efforts. Mary and Ken are a wonderful example of leadership and service to their kids. The Ebert family is always looking for ways to serve Freedom House above and beyond meal service and do great work to encourage residents and staff.
When families like the Eberts take the time to cook homemade meals, it brings such a warmth and comfort to the families at Freedom House. Mary is also such an encouragement to the Freedom House staff. She is always very organized and helps to keep everything dated and sorted in the kitchen. She is always so thoughtful in choosing what meals to serve. Having volunteers, like the Eberts, cook and serve meals meets a huge need for the shelter. Their families eat healthier, home-cooked meals, which is comforting for everyone. It saves the staff time, as they would otherwise have to cook. This also helps to keep their pantry stocked. The Eberts put so much thought and effort into each meal they prepare and serve at Freedom house.
Thank you, Ebert Family, for going above and beyond at Freedom House!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Paint the Farmory
- November 3
Be a part of the transformation of The Farmory by painting the interior of the building! All materials will be provided. Please wear paint-appropriate clothing, closed toed shoes, and warm layers. Two available shifts (9:00 am-12:00 pm and 12:00 pm-3:00 pm) or a full day opportunity.
Click this link to sign up
. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to all 12 years or older. Parental supervision or appointed group leader required for minors.
The Farmory
- Allison Hellenbrand
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Girls on the Run Celebration 5k
- November 10
Volunteer roles include set up, registration,
facilitate an activity, finish line refreshments, course guides, and clean up. The event will be at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton. Various shifts from 5:30 am-12:30 pm. Minimum age: 7.
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
- Kathy Olson
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Coats for Kids
- November 10
Help keep a child warm this winter by volunteering for Coats for Kids. Help with gym cleanup. Coats for Kids takes place at the Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd, Green Bay. 4:30-6:30 pm
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Olde North Garden Rebuild -
November 10
Help rebuild the Olde North Community Garden’s raised garden beds. Location: 1004 N Irwin Ave.
Sign up online here
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8:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. A permission slip needs to be signed for volunteers under the age of 18.
Brown County UW-Extension Community Gardens Program
- Margaret Franchino
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Bell Ringing -
November 12-December 24
Ring bells. Shifts are from 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Monday-Saturday OR consider adopting a kettle at a site for a day and you find volunteers to ring bells that day.
Salvation Army - Bell Office
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Holiday Parade Warming Shelter - November 17
Setup kids' activities, etc. 7:00-8:00 am (setup); 8:00 am-1:00 pm (event); 1:00-1:30 pm (cleanup).
YWCA
- Mike Walsh
Holiday Parade Bake Sale - November 17
Help setup tables for a Holiday Bake Sale, serve hot cocoa & cider, etc. 7:30 am (set-up) to 1:30 pm (cleanup).
YWCA
- Mike Walsh
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11th Annual Festival Foods Turkey Trot - November 21 & 22
Volunteers will help at the t-shirt, food and beverage, and pumpkin pie tents. Volunteers are also needed to act as course monitors (7:45-9:30 am). November 21: 1:30-6
:00 pm; November 22: Various shifts between 6:30-10:00 am. Volunteers under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent.
Green Bay YMCA
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Spirit of Christmas Past
- December 8
Help show historic demonstrations, greet visitors, do crafts, decorate. 9:30 am-4:00 pm (all day shifts preferred). Minimum age: Volunteers under 14 years old need a parent or guardian present with them.
Heritage Hill State Park
- Erin Comer
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Toy Sorting - December 12-14
Gather, sort, load and organize toys to ensure that toys collected from the Toys for Tots toy drive are appropriately assigned by age and gender. This opportunity is perfect for groups of volunteers. Volunteers will be working in a heated building and are asked to dress appropriately. Volunteers will be expected to stand for the duration of their scheduled volunteer shift. Volunteers will also need to be able to lift 30 lbs.
Dec 12
: 8:00 am-12:30 pm;
Dec 13
: 8:00-11:30 am or 12:30-4:30 pm;
Dec 14
: 8:00-11:30 am or 12:30-4:30 pm. Minimum age: 16.
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
Toy Shoppers - December 19-20
Shop til you drop as you help families pick out toys. Volunteers will be paired up with families and assist in the distribution of the toys. Volunteers will also help families navigate the distribution floor. Volunteers are expected to stand and walk for the duration of time scheduled. Various shifts each day. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift.
Minimum age: 18.
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Patient Companion - Ongoing
Share stories, play games, read books to patients. Offer companionship and emotional support through friendship. Volunteers also provide downtime for caregivers, allowing them to run necessary errands while knowing their loved one is in good hands. Training is provided, no experience required. 1-2 hours per week, this is very flexible and independent. They will work with your schedule. Minimum age: 18.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Gage
Vigil Companion - Ongoing
Vigil volunteers provide companionship when it is needed most. Sit with a patient during their last moments and help ease anxiety and fear. Provide companionship by sitting with them and holding hands. Training is provided, no experience necessary. Shifts are 1-2 hours per week. Minimum age: 18.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Gage
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Bellin Expressive Arts in Medicine Art Cart Volunteer
- Ongoing
Bring a BEAM Art Cart to patients during their hospital stay, and offer an art or craft project to patients at no cost, along with a smile, and conversation. Art Carts are stocked with art supplies and make & take projects. Volunteering with BEAM is an extremely rewarding experience for an enthusiastic, positive, nurturing person who loves people. Art is part of the healing process, provides distraction from anxiety, and creates a nurturing, healing environment. Hours are flexible (anytime of the day and any day of the week). Minimum age: 16.
Bellin Health Systems. Inc.
- Amy Eliason
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Kitchen Team Volunteers - Mondays (Ongoing)
Circles Green Bay is looking for a small group of energetic people to help prepare dining space and with kitchen meal prep. This assistance is needed every Monday, but teams can commit to as many times a month as possible. Volunteers are also encouraged to enjoy the meal with the other volunteers and program participants. Enjoy a meal, meet some people and support households on their journey out of poverty!
4:30-7:00 pm.
Circles Green Bay Inc.
- Dee Thetford
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Community Circles of Support Meetings for Ex-offenders - Wednesday Evening Meetings (Ongoing)
Attend weekly Circles of Support group meetings along with other volunteers to mentor ex-offenders recently released from incarceration. Volunteers also assist in completing intake interviews with new participants, meeting one-on-one with participants, and/or transporting participants. Be a part of the solution. The support group meetings are 1.5 hours long. Minimum age: 22.
Community Circles of Support, a program of Goodwill of NCW
- Danel Burchby
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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: 4-5-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 Schools - Ongoing (October 2018-May 2019)
The Girl Scouts are seeking troop leaders that are willing to be a role model to young women in the area (for both east and west sides of Green Bay). Flexible schedule. Volunteer would lead 1-2 meetings per month for about 1 1/2 hours with girls at a particular school. This opportunity is open to 5k - 3rd grade for a troop start-up. Training, curriculum and materials are provided to help you get started. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Staff the Unity Resale Shoppe - Flexible
Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers for their Resale Shoppe located in Green Bay. Some of the tasks involved are receiving donations and sorting, 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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Reading Coaches for Kids Tutoring Program - Ongoing
Do you have one to two hours a week during the day over the course of the school year to help? If so, Reading Coaches for Kids and the children need you! Many elementary-aged children in the Green Bay School District are in need of community members to listen to them read to increase their literacy levels. Free orientation, training and on-going support are given to all the volunteers. There is no need to have experience in the education field and background checks are performed by the district. Volunteers select the day, time, and location based on the needs of the schools.
Reading Coaches for Kids, a program of the Volunteer Center of Brown County
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Foster Grandparent Program Informational Session
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If you love children and want to make a little extra income, the
Foster Grandparent Program may be just the right fit for you!
A Foster Grandparent is at least 55 years of age, meets limited income guidelines and volunteers between 15-30 hours per week in an assigned classroom at an Encompass Child Care Center.
Friday, November 2
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County at 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Benefits of being a Foster Grandparent include an hourly tax-free stipend (which does not affect housing or other benefits), annual paid leave, mileage or travel allowance, and lots of love from children.
If you are interested in this program or know someone who might be, please attend to learn more about it!
Presented by Jessica Blatz, Foster Grandparent Project Director, Encompass Early Education & Care
For more information, please contact Jessica at 920-785-9710.
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To inspire and equip families and communities to thrive and resolve poverty.
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AFFILIATE PARTNER PAGE
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Give to the United Way of Brown County to fund local nonprofits.
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