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Volunteer Connect
12/01-12/07
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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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Content at a Glance:
American Red Cross
The Gathering Place
Downtown Green Bay
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Green Bay Botanical Gardens
Brown County Historical Society
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
The Salvation Army of Brown County
Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay
National Railroad Museum
Lifting Up the Elderly and Disabled
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Click Here to list opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Volunteer Connect Powered By:
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 Volunteer of the Week
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Luke Smith
from an early age, had an extreme love for animals and at the age of 6, he started volunteering for the Lakeshore Humane Society. When Luke was 10, he learned about the Miracle League of the Lakeshore - a rubberized baseball field for kids with disabilities. Everyone bats, everyone plays, everyone wins and each individual is placed with a buddy. He was so inspired, that he went out in the community and helped spread awareness of the field, advocated for acceptance of the children with special needs and against bullying. Within 3 years the committee as a whole raised $450,000 for various projects including a new field and an accessible playground for kids with a variety of special needs.
Luke has also become involved with Generations Against Bullying as a peer ambassador. He served as a peer ambassador, spreading the word against bullying and encouraging others to stand up to it. Luke is passionate about creating a safe place for all, a place where there is no fear of being bullied or judged. His goal is to help create a world of full inclusion where everyone is accepted for who they are.
Luke uses his adversities to help others and build resilience for what he experiences in life. He jumps in wherever the help is needed, in all ways. He helps the Manitowoc firefighters with the Boot Drive, helps serve food at a local gun range for military veterans, helps fill Christmas bags that get distributed to veterans and their families, coordinates book drives, volunteers for the Salvation Army and so much more! Luke volunteers because he says it feels good, it strengthens and changes communities, helps to make lifelong friendships, and keeps organizations and communities going strong.
Luke hopes that he can inspire others to pay it forward, even if it's one small act of kindness, like standing up for someone else or just being nice. A smile goes a long way. Luke has business cards that read - "Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others." (
Gordon Hinkley)
For all these reasons and more, Luke was also awarded the Wisconsin Heroes Award!
Miracle League and GAB want to thank Luke for all that he has done for them and his community.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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American Red Cross is recruiting
Disaster Action Team Members for Northeast Wisconsin. These individuals are responsible for helping with fires, floods, tornadoes, etc. There are many capacities in which you can volunteer. They need help in all stages of the disaster cycle, from preparedness to response to recovery. They are looking for volunteers to
start training in December and January and they will be placed on a rotating schedule. For more information on how you can become a Red Cross Volunteer, please contact Lee Borofka at 920-227-4286 or
lee.borofka@redcross.org.
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The Gathering Place
is looking for 2 volunteers to help with their
Annual
Christmas
Dinner on Dec. 20,
from
12:30 - 5:00pm.
One volunteer is needed from 12:30 - 4:00pm for preparation and serving of ham, potatoes, stuffing, etc, and the the second is needed from 2:30 - 5:00pm to help with serving and clean up. For more information, please contact Susan Mader at 920-615-0783 or
lthegatheringp2@new.rr.com
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Downtown Green Bay is looking for volunteers to help vendors during
New Leaf Winter Farmers
Market
which runs
Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, and March 11.
Assistance is needed in the morning from 6-8 am to help vendors carry goods from their cars and in the afternoon from 12-1pm to help clean up. This will involve helping vendors move their goods to their booths and work with the staff on hand at the establishment to determine where the vendors will be setting up and then general clean up at the end of each day. For more information, please contact Sara Hujar at 920-617-5928 or
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be holding their next volunteer information session on
Wed., December 7, from 11:00 - 11:45am. These information sessions are for anyone interested in learning about Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore and how they work with Habitat for Humanity to provide decent affordable housing in Brown County. the information sessions are led by the Volunteer Coordinator who will review the history of Habitat and ReStore, basics of volunteering, and a tour of the store. It doubles as an orientation for anyone who wants to sign up to volunteer. For a complete list of times and dates, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650 or
volunteer@restoregb.org, or visit
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Green Bay BotanicalGarden's 20th Annual WPS
"Garden of Lights", opened
Nov 25 and runs through - Dec 30. This is the Garden's largest fundraiser and will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night for a total of 17 dates. They need 51 shifts filled every night of the show to total over 3,000 volunteer hours. Times vary and they have opportunities for everyone! For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, ext 105 or
abasten@gbbg.org, Complete details can be found at http://www.gbbg.org/event/wps-garden-of-lights/.
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Brown County Historical Society
will be presenting
"A
Dickens of a Christmas"
on Dec 10th & 11th, and 17th & 18th and are looking for volunteers to play various characters from "A Christmas Carol." In addition, they are looking for greeters, docents, and admission and food service volunteers. Shifts are 12-4pm and 5-8pm during the event dates. For more information, please contact Brooke Uhl at 920-437-1840, or bchsvolunteer@netnet.net.
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Heritage Hill State Historical Park is celebrating
"The Spirit of Christmas Past" and is looking for volunteers to help with concessions, and crafts. They also have positions for volunteers to be dressed in period clothing and help as greeters, historic dancers or assisting interpreters. The event is on
Dec. 10th and 17th and volunteers are needed between 11:30am - 6:10pm for both dates. For more information, please contact Sue Storzer at 920-448-5150, ext 103 or
s.storzer@heritagehillgb.org, or go to
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Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay has an ongoing need for volunteers to help with answering phones and directing callers to the correct person Mon - Fri from 9am - 12pm. They are looking for groups of individuals who are willing to donate their time on a consistent basis. Whether it be one or two days or all 5, any help is greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact Ben Perkovich at 920-494-7090, Ext. 1054 or
bperkovich@bgcgb.org.
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National Railroad Museum
is in need of volunteers for
Holidays on the Rails which starts Monday,
December 5 and runs through Saturday, December 10. Volunteers are needed from 8am - 2:30pm each day of the event. This special program features fun activities and crafts, cookie decorating, a train ride, and a visit with Santa! Holiday on the Rails is open to the public and school groups.This program is designed for children pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade. For more information, please contact Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or
gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org.
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| Lifting Up the Elderly and Disabled is a new community partner in Brown County and is seeking volunteers for upcoming Packer games at Lambeau Field. Volunteers are needed for the following dates and times: Sun., Dec 4, and Dec 24: 6am -1 hour after the game: and Dec 11: 9am -1 hour after the game. For more information on how you can help please contact Denise Nalepa-Hucke at 920-883-6122 or LiftUpElderlyDisabled@aol.com. |
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Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?
Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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WISHLIST
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Golden House: Pots & pans, dishware, umbrellas, strollers, earbuds, hair brushes, and pull ups sizes 4T & 5T.
Please consider donating the requested items to this organization by dropping them off at 1120 University Ave, 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!
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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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Employment Opportunity
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Full-Time Position Available
Retired & Senior Volunteer (RSVP) Program Director
The Volunteer Center of Brown County is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time RSVP Program Director position.
Position Description: Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Brown County and the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) program policy guidelines, the RSVP Director has full-time responsibility for the development and operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs, in coordination with the volunteer Center of Brown County and Senior Corps Program Advisory Council.
Please submit your resume by Friday, December 2.
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Upcoming Events/Fundraisers
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The Friends of the Brown County Library are looking for donations of books for their 2016 Annual "Give A Kid A Book" campaign. Donate NEW, UNWRAPPED, UNMARKED books that are fun for, babies, children or yound adults up to age 18 by Dec 10. Books can be brought to any Brown County Library, Nicolet national Bank, The Reader's Loft, Barnes & Noble, and The Volunteer Center of Brown County. Just look for Give-A-Kid-A-Book donation box! Donations can be made and the library can shop for you! Make checks payable to "Friends of BCL, GAKAB" and mail it to 515 Pine Street, Green Bay, WI 54301.
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Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?
Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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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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