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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Nominations Are Now Open!
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The 30th anniversary of the WPS Volunteer Awards is fast approaching! This is the largest community event that is focused on highlighting the efforts of our wonderful community volunteers. Our award categories include: Adult, Youth, Education, Leadership, Arts & Culture, Small Group, Large Group and Heart of Gold Lifetime Achievement. You can nominate different people or groups in different categories – don’t just limit yourself to one nomination!
Consider nominating a friend, family member, co-worker or fellow volunteer for the wonderful work that they are doing in the community. We challenge you to submit a nomination to recognize and celebrate their efforts.
30th Anniversary WPS Volunteer Awards
Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the KI Convention Center starting at 7:30 am.
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County Presents
VOLUNTEER ROW
at the Midwest College & Future Expo
Representatives from area nonprofits will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities and careers in nonprofits, as well as future internship opportunities. Stop by our booth to learn more about volunteering as a way to strengthen your skills, and to register to win a $25 gift card!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 4-7pm - Shopko Hall
MORE ABOUT THE EXPO:
Representatives from schools and organizations will be presenting information on their respective institution or organization to students from across the Midwest. Areas covered are advanced schooling, apprenticeships, scholarships and more. Students can also learn and plan for their futures by participating in seminars.
Admission and parking are FREE!
Questions? Contact Melissa Jagodinsky at (920) 429-9445
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Film Green Bay Board of Directors are our Volunteers of the Week!
The board members at Film Green Bay devote hundreds of hours each year to bring more film, and more culture, to the Greater Green Bay Area. The board provides educational activities to encourage growth of appreciation for film; workshops and information for filmmakers; coordination of a database of resources for filmmakers, and opportunities for film screenings yearly at the Green Bay Film Festival.
Beyond this, board members put on workshops, coordinate volunteers, and teach young people about film. The board members spend several hundred hours each year on things related to promoting film in Green Bay, and that does not include the Film Festival. As the Festival nears, board members recruit films, work with directors, find many volunteers, screen films, recruit panels, secure screening locations, and so much more. The Film Festival itself requires hundreds and hundreds of volunteer hours. Board members from this all volunteer-run organization work year-round.
Film Green Bay is bringing the Art of Independent Film to Northeast Wisconsin. The board’s efforts have been the real motivator to providing this tremendous service to Green Bay. Each of the members is extremely passionate and devotes much time to encouraging the arts.
Thank you, Film Green Bay Board of Directors, for your work to raise up the arts in our community!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Green Bay YMCA
seeks volunteers for their upcoming
Father Daughter Dance at the Broadview YMCA on Saturday, February 17 from 2:00pm-5:30pm.
Volunteers will help with setup, refreshments and craft areas, and clean up after the event. For more information, please contact
Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or
laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org
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The Brown County Library
is in need of a
concessions stand volunteer
for their
Stacks & Steeples events
. The volunteer must be reliable and must be cleared to work with money.
Dates and times that volunteer is needed: Sunday, February 18 and Sunday, March 4 from 12:00pm-3:15pm.
For more information, please contact
Stephanie Glime
at
Glime_SA@co.brown.wi.us.
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American Red Cross
is in need of volunteers for their upcoming
blood drive, on Wednesday, February 21, at Schneider.
Volunteers will be assisting with light clerical work (e.g., checking in volunteers at the registration table).
Shift is from 6:00am-12:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Marie Kotoulas at 331-302-8966 or
Marie.Kotoulas@redcross.org
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Golden House
is in need of volunteers for their Show of Strength event on Friday, February 23.
Volunteers are needed to help with event setup,
welcoming guests, at the registration table, at interactive art stations, auction, check out and clean up. Enjoy an evening of art and music while volunteering to support positive displays of affection.
Shifts that volunteers are needed: 9:00am-12:00pm, for event setup, and 5:00pm-11:00pm, at the event.
For more information, please contact
Dina Borremans at 920-435-0100 or
dina@goldenhousegb.org
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Encompass Early Education and Care
is in need of volunteers for their
Big Event, on Friday, April 6 & Saturday, April 7!
Volunteers are needed to help the children that come to each booth, to the food area, set-up & take down, and so much more! Volunteers are needed on
Friday, from 11:00am-1:00pm
, to help with set-up and on
Saturday, from 8:30am-4:30pm, for 3 hour shifts
. For more information, please contact
Maria Gillis at 920-469-1236 ext. 1114 or
mgillis@encompasseec.org.
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Green Bay YMCA
is in need of volunteers for the
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon.
Volunteers will be working in the food and beverage tents (volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer in the beverage tent), milk and food distribution, 5K Course Monitor and course clean up (must be 18 or older).
Various shifts, depending on which area volunteer will be volunteering in.
Dates that volunteers are needed: Saturday, May 19; Sunday, May 20.
. For more information, please contact
Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or
laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org.
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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AseraCare Hospice
is looking for
hospice volunteers.
Volunteers will visit
with patients and their families, providing brief periods of time off for family caregivers, or aiding hospice staff in community outreach.
Volunteers determine the amount of time that they are able to volunteer.
For more information, please contact
Alison Holbrook at 920-497-4672 or
alison.holbrook@aseracare.com
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Freedom House Ministries
is in need of
volunteer receptionists.
Receptionist volunteers greet community members through answering the phone and the front door. They help to free up staff members to cook meals and do many other tasks around the house. These are gaps in our Receptionist schedule - the schedule is flexible.
You can work a 2 hour shift or a whole day - whatever works for you! A variety of shifts are available, Monday-Friday.
For more information, please contact
Lydia Davison at 920-432-4646 ext 113 or
lydiadavison@freedomhouseministries.org.
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Sexual Assault Center of Family Services
is looking for individuals to
join their volunteer and intern team!
No experience is necessary. All advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of Sexual Violence. Our 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 through hotline, but also respond to hospitals or police stations. Interns provide additional support and legal advocacy.
Morning, afternoon and evening shifts available.
To inquire, email
csteffens@familyservicesnew.org
or call our hotline at 920-436-8899.
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St. Vincent de Paul - Green Bay
has an ongoing need for volunteers
to help keep accurate data records
. They are in need of detail-oriented volunteers to help keep accurate digital records of the many area people they serve. Type information from paper documents into their database using up-to-date computers in our Personal Service Center. Understanding of data confidentiality is mandatory.
Available shifts: anytime between 9:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday
. For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040 ext. 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Freedom House Ministries
: Computer paper (not inkjet) sheets sets (white-twin and full/queen size), snack foods (granola bars, fruit snacks, fruits), breakfast meats (bacon, turkey bacon, sausage), fresh fruit and vegetables, 33 gallon garbage bags and bath towels.
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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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Doctors in Recital Grant Application Due Saturday, February 17!
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Since 2006, Doctors in Recital has raised funds to support area programs to improve the health, wellness and quality of life in Brown County. Through an application process each year, the Doctors in Recital board chooses a community partner to receive 80% of the event proceeds and a music partner to receive 20%.
Interested in applying to be a Doctors in Recital Community Recipient or Music partner?
The grant application for the 2019 Doctors in Recital is now available for submission.
Click
here
to be brought to the online application.
For a printable preview of the form prior to submission, click
here
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Applications will be accepted from January 20 - February 17, 2018. No late submissions will be accepted. For any concerns regarding the application process please contact us at
doctorsinrecital@gmail.com.
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Join us for the 8th Annual New Leaf Winter Farmers Market Presented by Bellin Health! New Leaf Market, Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and Bellin Health support the event which kicked off its 2017-2018 season on December 9th.
- Free to Attend!
- Vendors: Over 80 vendors including local meats, cheeses, bakery, vegetables, canned items, coffee, handcrafted art pieces and various local restaurants.
- Parking: Free parking in the Main Street Ramp with sky-walk to the KI Center.
- New Leaf Market: New Leaf Market is working to open a cooperative grocery store.
- Dates: Selected Saturdays (below) from 8 a.m. - Noon at the KI Convention Center (333 Main St.) in Exhibit Hall C.
- EBT: EBT will be available on site for select vendors.
Select Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm
KI Convention Center, 333 Main Street, Exhibit Hall C
These selected Saturdays:
Feb. 24, and March 3
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Volunteer Orientation at Habitat for Humanity ReStore
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Join the ReStore to learn more about the ways you can help Habitat for Humanity build affordable housing by volunteering at the Restore. Attend this session and meet our staff and tour the facility. Our volunteer needs include cashier, assisting with getting merchandise priced and placed on the floor as well as helping our customers with questions and getting donations to their cars.
Date:
Tuesday, February 27 4:30pm to 5:30pm
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Circles Green Bay Informational Session
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Join Circles Green Bay at this one hour informational session to learn more about their ongoing volunteer needs. Duration of commitment and tasks vary widely. They are looking for people to help with children's programming, meal prep, develop relationships with adults, greeters, clean up crews, cooking crews.....and more! Bring your home made skills or your professional skills and they will find a place for you!!
Two dates available:
Monday, February 26 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Green Bay Community Church
600 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay
Room 216
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Foster Grandparent Program Informational Session
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Join Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc. for an informational meeting to learn about the Foster Grandparent Program. Foster Grandparents are 55 years or older, meet limited income guidelines, and volunteer in Encompass childcare classrooms. Foster Grandparents receive a small stipend and mileage reimbursement. A win-win combination for seniors and children!
Tuesday, February 20 at 1:00pm
Aging & Disability Resource Center
300 S Adams St, Green Bay
Contact: Katharine Kulkoski, FGP Project Director, at (920) 469-0283, ext. 1110.
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Book to Action Book Club
Hosted by the Brown County Library
Book to Action Book Club
February's Topic: Child Abuse Prevention
Monday, February 26 at 6:00pm
Brown County Central Library
Book to Action Book Club: Child Abuse Prevention
Would you like to participate in a fun book discussion AND engage
with our community? We will read books focused on a different topic each month, and then meet to discuss the books. Hear about volunteer opportunities in our area focused on that month's topic and available resources.
Books will be available for checkout at the Central Library Customer Service Desk starting on Thursday, February 1.
Questions? Contact Melissa Jagodinsky at (920)429-9445
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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CP
Innovation - Compassion - Purpose
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CP Mission:
Celebrating all abilities and unlocking potential.
CP Vision:
Leaders in caring, personalized and progressive solutions for a fully inclusive community.
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AFFILIATE MEMBER 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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