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Volunteer Connect
05/11-05/17
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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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Unity Hospice
Greater Green Bay YMCA
American Heart Association
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
Freedom House
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Miracle League of Green Bay
National Railroad Museum
Heartland Hospice
Brown County Health and Human Services
Woodland Indian Art, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Heavens Touch Ministries
Safe Haven Humane Society and Outreach Center
2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run
Randall Cobb Football Procamp
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to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Congratulations to ALL of Our 2017 Volunteer Award Recipients and Runner's Up!
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 Volunteer of the Week
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Roger Van Lanen is our highlighted volunteer of the week as well as our
WPS Volunteer Awards Heart of Gold Lifetime Achievement Award Runner Up!
Roger has been with
Rebuilding Together of Greater Green Bay for over 20 years as a member of their board, as well as the lead on the housing committee which is made up of 5 members of the board. During this time, he has meet with over 1,000 homeowners and has been instrumental in helping them stay safely in their homes. Roger is often the first contact that a homeowner has with Rebuilding Together. The housing committee will meet throughout the year to review 40-60 applications and then schedules house visits with the qualifying homeowners.
Roger is also a house captain for the WPS home project. Roger makes a house visit to finalize the scope of work, create a budget, material list and work schedule. The projects may vary in the time and effort required, the number of volunteers and the level of repairs. Most projects take place in the month of May.
The Rebuilding Together group has been responsible for the home improvements for over 250 clients. this work has allowed many seniors, disabled individuals and veterans to stay safely and securely in their homes. The needs of each homeowner can vary from fixing a leaking roof to building a wheelchair ramp so a newly disabled person can leave their home safely.
Roger's spirit of volunteerism extends beyond his very active role with Rebuilding Together. He has also been a referee for both high school girls and boys basketball for many years.
Thank you Roger, for going above and beyond and helping to ensure that so many can safely remain in their homes!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Unity Hospice is looking for
experienced seamstresses who are willing to volunteer their time and talents to sew "Keepsake Bears and Pillows", which are fashioned from articles of clothing belonging to loved ones who passed on. These bears and pillows are truly cherished by those who receive them and are a great comfort during times of grief and sorrow. There is a great need for volunteers who are willing to serve in this capacity and the
work can be done from your own home. For more information, please contact
Theresa VanDenPlas at 920-338-1111 or
tvandenplas@unityhospice.org
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Green Bay YMCA is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to help with their "West Side YMCA Block Party" taking place on Tuesday, June 20th from 4:30-7:30pm. 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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American Heart Association is in need of volunteers to help with their
"Go Red for Women Luncheon" being held on Friday,
May 19th, at the
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Volunteers are needed from
9-11am to help with setting up for the event, and from
11am-2pm to assist during the luncheon with registration, silent auction, and fashion show. For more information, please contact
Ashley Moon at 920-265-1050, or
ashley.moon@heart.org.
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Cellcom Green Bay Marathon's charity partners,
ASPIRO, Special Olympics, and Greater Green Bay YMCA, are seeking volunteers to help at this year's Marathon which takes place the
weekend of May 19th. There are several different shifts and opportunities available, which include
Tue, May 16th, Packet Pick Up, Thur, May 18th, General Volunteer Orientation at 5:30pm at Green Bay Distillery, Fri, May 19th, Packet Pick Up, Sat, May 20th, Packet Pick Up and Kid's Run, and Sun, May 21st Various Duties and Shifts. All volunteers receive a free T-Shirt and are invited to a post volunteer party for food, beverages and prizes. For more information, please contact
Samantha Shefchik at 920-493-3033 or
Samantha.shefchik@cumulus.com. To sign up as a volunteer, go to:
http://www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com/volunteer/
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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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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
will be holding a volunteer information session on Saturday, May 20, from 10-11am. This information session is 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. The information session is led by the Volunteer Coordinator who will review the history of Habitat and ReStore, basics of volunteering, and give a tour of the store. This information session doubles as an orientation for anyone who wants to sign up to volunteer. For more information, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650, or volunteer@restoregb.org or sign up at: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/2755-restore-volunteer-information-orientation-sessions
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Heritage Hill State Historical Park is in need of volunteers for their upcoming
"Welcome Weekend" Saturday, May 27th, - Monday, May 29th, from 9:45am-4:45pm. Volunteers are needed to help with front desk, gift shop, kid's crafts, and greeting and directing park guests. Shifts are available if you are not able to stay the entire day.
This is a great family friendly volunteer opportunity! For more information, please contact
Liz Jolly at 920-448-5150 or
liz@heritagehillgb.org. Or sign up at: http://heritagehillgb.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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The Miracle League of Green Bay is a baseball and social program for children with physical or cognitive disabilities. They are looking for "buddies" and "team assistants" to assist athletes starting June 3 and going through August 5. Each child must have an able-bodied buddy in order to play. The minimum age for a buddy is 14 years with all ages welcome. Buddies assist the athlete in any way they may need, yet allow the player to challenge their abilities. You do not need baseball experience to be a buddy! Training will be provided. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays & Thurdays: 4pm, 5:30pm, or 7pm and Wednesdays 5:30, or 7pm. Game time will vary and rotate each week. To register, go to: http://www.greenbaymiracleleague.com/. or contact Shelly Curran at 920-713-6562 or scurran2001@gmail.com |
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National Railroad Museum is getting ready for one of their biggest events of the year,
and they require a lot of volunteers to help make this day even more special!
"Day out with Thomas" will take place
Wednesday, June 21, through Sunday, June 25th. There are various opportunities available and range from indoor games, to outdoor platform safety and everything in between!
Volunteer shifts include: mornings from 8am-1pm, afternoons from 12:30-5pm, or all day from 8am-5pm! For more information, please contact
Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or
gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org.
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Heartland Hospice is looking for volunteers to help their volunteer coordinator with various office tasks in their
Volunteer Department Office through the month of May. Hours would be
Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. For more information, please contact
Amy Sadewater at 920-336-6455, or
amy.sadewater@hcr-manorcare.com.
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Brown County Health & Human Services Department
has an ongoing need for Child Protection-Juvenile Court Permanency plan case review panelists. Panelists will meet Tuesday afternoons on selected Tuesday afternoons. Reviews begin at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes each. Panelists listen to the presentation of the permanency plan by the social worker/case manager for the children placed in out of home care in the presence of the parent. This is a great opportunity for active or retired individuals with a background in the human services profession or upper level college students in a human services related field. Volunteer parking and mileage reimbursement are available with completion of agency expense and time sheets. For more information, contact Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023 or tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us
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Curative Connections has an ongoing need for volunteer drivers for seniors and people with disabilities. Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday for 4-5 hour shifts either in the morning or afternoon. They offer a flexible schedule and you can work as little or often as you like. Duties include driving clients to and from appointments, jobs, grocery store, and more. They offer door-to-door assistance as needed. Curative provides vehicles, gas and insurance and no CDL is required. Must be 18+ years of age with a good driving record. For more information, please contact Robin Cannedy at 920-593-3578 or rcannedy@curativeconnections.org.
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Woodland Indian Art, Inc.
is looking for volunteers to help with their "Woodland Indian Art Show & Market" taking place Friday, June 30th - Sunday, July 2nd. Volunteers are needed each day in 4 hour shifts for various tasks. Hours volunteers are needed are as follows: Friday, June 30th, 8am-4pm; Saturday, July 1st, 12-8pm; and Sunday, July 2nd, 12-4pm. The tasks include but are not limited to: handing out programs, having guests sign the registry, watching artist booths, conducting surveys, assisting the photographer, and assisting artists with set-up or take-down as needed. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Rice at 715-699-0168 oremrice78@gmail.com.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking individuals like you 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 on t
o become a "BIG", please contact Ann Nolan at 920-489-3547 or
annp@bbbsnew.org.
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Heaven's Touch Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with their "Classic Golf Fundraiser" taking place on Tuesday, June 6th at Mid Vallee Golf in De Pere. 2 volunteers are needed for the Beverage Hole from 8:30am-7:30pm, and 10 volunteers are needed as runners for their Silent Auction from 2-5:30pm. GOLF ATTIRE IS REQUIRED, NO SANDALS WILL BE ALLOWED. For more information, please contact Kelly Hawk at 920-713-6965 or heavenstouchmin@tds.net, or Cynthia Guevrar at 920-713-4069. |
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Safe Haven Humane Society and Outreach Center
is looking for volunteers to help with their upcoming "Stronger Together Community Pet Walk" taking place on Sunday, May 21st from 10am-3pm, at Meadowbrook Park in Howard. Volunteers are needed from 8am-5pm to help with set up, concessions, children's games, walk attendants, raffles, and clean up at the end of the event. In addition to the pet walk, the event will feature food, raffles, a dog wash, a stuffed animal adoption event, bouncers, carnival games, a vendor fair and more! For more information, please contact Kim Charniak at 920-593-0841, or kimcharniakhsoc@gmail.com.
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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. Registration for runners is now OPEN! This is always a great family friendly event not only to participate in but also to be a volunteer! There are hundreds of volunteer positions needing to be filled for both days from packet pick ups, registration, water stations, food tent and course intersections.
TO VOLUNTEER, GO TO:
To register as a runner, go to:
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Randall Cobb Football Procamp is seeking volunteers to help with this years football camp taking place on
Sunday, May 21st from 6am-6pm. Volunteers are needed to help with set up on Saturday, May 20th from 12- 5pm, and during the football camp on Sunday, May 21st from 6am-6pm. Camp will be held at the Notre Dame Academy at 610 Maryhill Dr, Green Bay, 54303. Volunteers will be assisting with registration, t-shirt distribution, facilitating hydration, equipment organization, team photos, camper lunches, partner luncheon and coaches meeting. Assignments will be received onsite.
This is a great opportunity for Green Bay residents to interact with Randall Cobb and to help the children at the camp. Please email
INTERESTS ONLY to
Andrew Graus at
volunteers@procamps.com or call with any questions (513) 793-2267.
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Freedom House Ministries:
Women's Deodorant, 33 Gallon Large Black Garbage Bags, Breakfast Cereals, Breakfast Meats (Bacon, Sausage, etc.), Meat (Ground Beef, Chicken, Pork, etc.)
Items can be dropped off at 2997 St. Anthony Dr, Green Bay, 54311 or email or you can drop them 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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Greater Green Bay Habitat For Humanity ReStore's Spring Tool Drive
is in full swing!
With spring just around the corner, now is a great time to clean out your garages, tool sheds and basements and donate to the ReStore! The spring tool drive goes from
April 1 - May 31. They are joining forces with
Habitat for Humanity Wisconsin to collect tools to help support
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity's mission to build homes, communities and hope. They will accept tools that are new or used but in good condition. Donations may be made during normal business hours. For more information and store hours please contact
Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650 or
volunteer@restoregb.org.
YOUR DONATION MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
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The Farmory will be offering it's second workshop,
Raised Bed & Straw Bale Gardens Workshop, in their Summer Workshop Series presented by the Farmory, on
Saturday, May 13, from 10am-12pm.
Join them as Jim Beard presents on raised bed and straw bale gardening! Whether you had a raised bed installed by the Green Bay Garden Blitz or you're looking build your own, this class is for you. Jim will discuss how to build and maintain a raised bed. He has all the tips and tricks you need to make your raised bed garden a success. He will also discuss how to create and maintain your own straw bale garden. These techniques make gardening a bit easier and more accessible. This workshop is FREE!
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Heavens Touch Ministries will be holding their
"Classic Golf Fund Raiser"
on Tuesday, June 6th at Mid Vallee Golf Course, 3850 Mid Valley Dr, De Pere, 54115. There will be Golf, Lunch, Buffet Dinner, Hole Awards and Live & Silent Auctions. Registration begins at 8am. Golfers are needed to match up with teams. For more information, please contact Kelly Hawk at 920-713-4069, or
heavenstouchmin@tds.net
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Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?
Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Heritage Hill is a living history state park devoted to the preservation of its buildings and artifacts and the interpretation of the history of Northeast Wisconsin and its people.
Their purpose is t
o provide an educational and interactive experience that encourages visitor awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Northeastern Wisconsin's diverse regional history of peoples, cultures, and industries.
Please visit Heritage Hill State Historical Park's website for more information.
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"AFFILIATE MEMBER PAGE"
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Give to the United Way of Brown County to fund local nonprofits.
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