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. 

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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Here are three lists with amazing ways you can give much-needed items or volunteer over the holidays. 



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volunteeroftheweekVolunteers of the Week
The Learning With Legos Program at the YMCA is a six-week program that utilizes the experience of play and Legos to teach lessons in developing predictions, problem solving, testing hypotheses, and learning about the components and engineering of simple machines. The program pairs adult volunteer mentors with 2nd-4th grade participants to guide the process and play through Lego creations, and incredible friendships just happen to be built along the way! 

Learning with Legos would not be possible without this dedicated group of volunteers. Since the inception of the program, there have been twenty volunteers who have worked with over sixty elementary-age children. The volunteers come from varied backgrounds; many of the volunteers are retired and looking for a way to fill their time. 

Seeing the smiling faces of the youth in the Learning with Legos program demonstrates firsthand the impact the volunteers have. Learning with Legos is about more than teaching math and science concepts. It's about building relationships between generations, making the future of Green Bay stronger!

 
volunteeroppVolunteer Opportunities
newleafThe New Leaf Winter Farmers Market presented by Bellin Health wants you to join them and volunteer for the 2015 - 2016 season! The first market will take place December 19 at the KI Convention Center (333 Main Street), in Exhibit Hall C. The market features over 80 vendors selling items such as produce, meats, cheeses, jams, prepared foods, arts and crafts (for unique gift ideas). The market also features live music, cooking demos and free yoga by Enso Yoga! Multiple volunteer positions are needed. Click Here for more information and to sign up! 
habitatThe Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore has a solution for your holiday lights that you no longer need. They will accept your donations of working or non-working holiday lights to recycle for Habitat homes. The holiday lights recycling program at the ReStore runs year round, but there is a push for donations during the holiday season.  It is the second year that ReStore is asking local churches, businesses and organizations to host a collection box at their site to collect holiday lights. If you're interested in participating, contact Chiara Boss, Resource Coordinator, at  920-347-5731  or  volunteer@restoregb.org . Spreading the word about this campaign is critical and is such an easy way to give back this holiday season. 

Lights are collected at the ReStore at 2965 Ramada Way, #B, in Green Bay, WI during regular store hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am-6 pm & Saturday: 9 am-5 pm. If you have any questions about the campaign, Click Here  or call 920-338-1650 .
Looking for additional volunteer opportunities? Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
wishlistsWishlist
Community nonprofits need volunteers  and goods to change the world.  Please consider making some dreams come true!
CASA Brown County: Play Doh, card games, beginner reader and bilingual books, Legos, postage stamps

Please consider donating any of the requested items to this organization by dropping them off at 414 E Walnut St, #170, Green Bay. Donations can also be dropped off at the Volunteer Center of Brown County (984 9th St., Green Bay). All donations are greatly appreciated!

eventsfundraisersUpcoming Events/Fundraisers
Heritage Hill State Historical Park invites you to their holiday event, The Spirit of Christmas Past! Experience an old-fashioned Christmas with horse-drawn wagon rides, historic dancing, cooking, crafts, and music from local musicians. Enjoy the many Christmas trees decorated with natural, homemade, and depression era decorations. See different types of Christmas meals and styles of cooking in Fort Howard and the farm. Visitors will be able to meet and get their picture taken with Old World Santa, frost their own sugar cookie, and purchase s'mores, hot chocolate, and more at the concession stand. 
Support volunteerism at local nonprofits through the Volunteer Center.
Give to the United Way of Brown County to fund local nonprofits.
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