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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volunteeroftheweekVolunteers of the Week
The Craft Ladies at St. Vincent de Paul are a group of 13 women that collectively volunteer 250 hours per month.These ladies bring in several thousand dollars to the thrift store thanks to their attentive service. The craft volunteers take the time to go through boxes and bags of donations. They sift through tangled thread, loose buttons and other craft supplies and separate, clean and carefully display these items. What these volunteers do on a daily basis helps to keep landfill costs down and allows St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores to be better stewards of the environment. 
 
Thank you, Craft Ladies, for your dedication to St. Vincent de Paul!

volunteeroppVolunteer Opportunities
readingReading Coaches for Kids needs your help; children are waiting for you to listen to them read! Now is the time to join the program and assist children with their reading and literacy skills. Reading Coaches for Kids is a school-based tutoring program working with many Green Bay Elementary Schools in kindergarten through fifth grade. Community children want a weekly commitment from you over the course of the school year. No teaching experience is required! There are currently many unfilled requests from teachers at various times and locations in the district. All volunteer tutors receive free training/orientation and on-going support. For more information, contact Anne Van Ess at 429-9445 or  acharneski@volunteergb.org. 
scoreSCORE Green Bay is in need of volunteers to help entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to entrepreneurs in your community.  There are many volunteer opportunities within SCORE:  Become a business mentor, workshop facilitator, marketing and community outreach leader, administrative assistant or support fundraising. They will work with you to find the best fit for your skills and interests. For more information, contact Paul Carron at 920-465-1390 or paul.carron@scorevolunteer.org.
curativeCurative Connections is looking for volunteer drivers for curative transportation services. Volunteers will provide transportation services to the elderly (60 years of age & older) and/or those individuals with disabilities. Shifts are 4.5-5 hours. For more information, contact Sarah Kramer at 920-593-3573 or skramer@curativeconnections.org.
restoreThe Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore is accepting donations of broken, no longer working or needed holiday lights any time during store hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am-6 pm and Saturday: 9 am-5 pm at 2965 Ramada Way, #B, Green Bay. The ReStore is also asking local churches, businesses and organizations to host a collection box on site to help spread the word about the holiday lights recycling campaign. If you're interested in participating, contact Chiara Boss, Resource Coordinator at 920-347-5731 or volunteer@restoregb.org. 
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literacyLiteracy Green Bay is looking for tutors! The next mandatory Child Tutor Training at Literacy Green Bay will be Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You must be at least a freshman in high school and you do not need to know another language. For more information and to RSVP by Wed., Jan. 6, 2016 please contact Laurie at 435-2474 ext. 107. Pizza and soda will be served. 
angelAngel's Touch Assisted Living needs volunteers for their annual Family Christmas dinner! Volunteers are needed December 16 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Volunteer duties include carrying plates for guests who need assistance, bussing tables between seatings, serving from the buffet line, and greeting guests. For more information, contact Arlena Leurquin at 920-680-2420 or arlena_leurquin@yahoo.com.
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!
The Parent Pals Program of Brown County Human Services: Wrapping paper, bows, gift bags
Please consider donating any of the requested items to this organization by dropping them off at 111 N Jefferson St., 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
The Brown County Historical Society and Hazelwood Historic House want you to join them for A Dickens of a Christmas! See the house decorated in Victorian splendor, visit with characters from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, play classic Victorian parlor games, and much more!
The National Railroad Museum is now selling tickets for their Polar Express event! The Polar Express at the National Railroad Museum features a live rendition of the Hot Chocolate Dance followed by a dramatic reading of the original Polar Express book. Patrons then board the train for the ride to the North Pole. Once we reach top of the world, Santa personally greets each and every child.
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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