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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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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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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Botanical Garden
Miracle League of Green Bay
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
GreaterGreen Bay YMCA
National Railroad Museum
Woodland Indian Art, Inc.
Aurora BayCare Medial Center
New Leaf Foods, Inc.
Feeding America
Cerebral Palsey
Unity Hospice
Freedom House
Heartland Hospice
Firefly Acres Horse Farm
2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run
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Click Here
to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Volunteer Connect Powered By:
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Registration is now OPEN for the
2017 Volunteer Center Golf Classic!
Individuals and Foursomes Welcome!
Dozen of Sponsorship and PR Opportunities!
Lunch, Dinner, Beverages and Exciting New Prizes!
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 Volunteer of the Week
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Curative Connections' Specialized Transportation Services Volunteer Drivers are volunteers of the week as well as our
WPS Volunteer Awards Large Group Award Recipients!
One of the most pressing issues in our community is the need for transportation services for people who have disabilities and for the elderly. This group specifically addresses this need. Curative Connections' Specialized Transportation Services provides low-cost rides to seniors and people with disabilities who have no other means to get to the doctor, jobs, grocery stores, and more. This service allows them to lead a more fulfilling and self-sufficient lifestyle and remain independent, prolonging their ability to remain in their own homes.
Curative currently has 87 volunteer drivers and this program would not exist if not for the volunteer component. This is truly a unique program that has benefited the community for over 50 years. Their drivers provide rides (in 4-5 hour shifts) to a variety of destinations within Brown County using Curative Connections' vehicles. They assist clients with door-to-door service helping them to/from their home or destination into the vehicle and providing safe, timely and dependable transportation. Nearly one-third, or 31% of their drivers, have been driving for over ten years, 46% have been driving between one and nine years; and 23% have been driving for less than on year..
The benefit to the community is immense. Since July 2015, over 84,000 rides have been provided to nearly 1,000 clients. In many cases their volunteers are viewed by their clients as their 'lifelines.' Without volunteers, these clients would simply not be able to get to critical medical appointments or their jobs.
"If we didn't have this service, we would probably have to quit dialysis as neither my husband nor I can drive and taxis would be an expense we could not afford", was a quote from one of their clients.
Thank you Curative Connections Specialized Transportation Drivers for all that you do to help our community and its members!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
will be offering volunteer information sessions on Saturday, May 20, 10-11am, Saturday, June 3, 10-11am, Monday, June 12, 4-5pm, Thursday, June 22, 11am-12pm, and Saturday, June 24, 10-11am. These information sessions are 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 sessions will be led by the Volunteer Coordinator who will review the history of Habitat and ReStore, basics of volunteering, and give a tour of the store. These information sessions double as orientations 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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Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers to help with their "Annual Garden Fair Event" the weekend of June 2nd - June 4th! There will be more than 100 vendors of plants, garden art and other garden supplies set up for the weekend to show and sell their products. They have opportunities for everyone including but not limited to: admissions, concessions, plant pick up and more! Days and times volunteers are needed: Friday, June 2nd, 4-8pm, Saturday, June 3rd, 8am-4pm, and Sunday, June 4th, 10am-3pm. For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, Ext 105 or abasten@gbbg.org or sign up at SignUp.com: https://signup.com/client/invitation/6775657374/1887034/false#!1887034/false/false |
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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 in need of "Team Assistants" and one "Team Coach" to assist athletes starting June 3 and going through August 5th. They are also looking for a husky man or woman to be their Mascot "Homer". Game times 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. To see role descriptions, please go to: |
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Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin is in need of volunteers to help with their
"Butterfly Festival" on
Saturday, June 17th, from 9am-12pm. Volunteers are needed to run an easy activity to help Girls on the Run-Northeast WI spread the word about the program to families at the annual
Butterfly Festival at City Park in Appleton. Girls on the Run's mission is
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o inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. For more information, please contact Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866 or kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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Greater 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 4:30-8:30pm. 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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National Railroad Museum is getting ready for one of their biggest events of the year, "Day Out with Thomas" and they need your help to make this event a success! Volunteers are needed
Wednesday, June 21, through Sunday, June 25th, with morning shifts: 8am-1pm, afternoon shifts: 12:30-5pm, or all day shifts: 8am-5pm! There are numerous volunteer opportunities available that range from indoor games, to outdoor platform safety and everything in between!
For more information, please contact
Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or
gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.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 920-301-8504 or lizr@woodlandindianart.com.
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New Leaf Foods, Inc. would like your help with their "Family Farm Day", Friday, June 23rd, 12-4pm to assist with set up, and Saturday, June 24th, 9:30am-3:30pm. Volunteers are needed both days of the event to help with set up, registration booth, direct car parking, assisting food vendors, baby animal attendants, along with many other opportunities. For more information, please contact Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or kimr.diaz@gmail.com.
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Aurora BayCare Medical Center is in need of volunteers to help with their
Aurora BayCare Open Streets Green Bay on Saturday, July 15th from 8:30am-1pm. Volunteers are needed to help with
Route Assistance - Monitor street intersections along the route, encourage safety among participants, assist people who need to cross or enter the event route, alert emergency personnel if needed and provide information regarding activities along the route.
Activity Zones - Help make their zones fun and safe! All volunteer shifts are from 8:30am-1pm. For more information, please contact
Laura at 920-288-5528 or
laura.grovogel@aurora.org
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St. Vincent de Paul has an ongoing need for a
"Picture Framer" volunteer. This volunteer would be required to repair, clean and re-frame large pictures at their East processing center. this may also include researching signed oil paintings and numbered prints.
They offer flexible hours, so you can volunteer when it fits into your schedule. You don't need to be a Vincent van Gogh, but have a love of paintings and an eye for detail would be helpful. For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040, Ext 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Feeding America, located in Appleton, has an ongoing need for volunteers to help
9am-12pm, or 1-4pm Monday through Friday. Volunteers will participate in packaging, labeling, sorting, or cleaning project. this could range from labeling canned good s to be shipped to food pantries, sorting meat products to provide meal programs with real protein, boxing fresh produce to send to homeless shelters, or packing bulk product into family friendly sized portions. For more information, please contact
Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689 or
lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org.
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CP Center is looking for high-school or college student volunteers to help with their community outings for the "Summer Transition Program". All entrance fees for the volunteers are covered by CP. Signup with a friend to give back and have a great time! CP's Summer Transition Program is open to student's ages 14-21 years old with physical and developmental disabilities. Student participate in a variety of activities at CP and throughout the community. Activities are designed to promote socialization and self-esteem. There are various dates/times available and offer both half and full day outings. For more information, please contact Danielle Schraufagel at 920-337-1122 ordschraufnagel@cp-center.org
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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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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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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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Firefly Acres Horse Farm is a horse rescue and Equine Assisted Therapy program that began May, 2009 in Oneida, North East Wisconsin. They are a horse rescue that matches broken and hurting horses with broken and hurting children/adults. They are having their "1st Annual Barn Raiser Chili Cook Off" on Saturday, August 26th from 3-7pm, at W155 Pearl St, Oneida, WI 54155. Volunteers are needed to help with marketing and ticket sales, t-shirt sales, building preparation (set up/tear down), musicians, food & beverage (non alcoholic) sales, parking & hospitality, and with door prize and silent auction items. This is a fund raising event as well as an opportunity to showcase the Farm and the work that they do in the community. There will be a planning meeting on Monday, May 22nd from 6:30-7:30pm for anyone who is interested in volunteering. For more information, please contact Julie Van Hoosen at 920-544-7829 or juliespyne@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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Community Partner Wishlist
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Heritage Hill State Historical Park:
Cleaning supplies, (rags, dusters, mops, brooms)
Items can be dropped off at 2640 S Webster, Green Bay, 54301 or items can be dropped 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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Feeding America will be featuring
"Street Music Week" the week of June 12th - 16th! Volunteers are needed to help promote Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin during the lunch hour 12-1pm on college Avenue, in Appleton.
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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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New Leaf Foods, Inc. will be holding their
"Family Farm Day" on Saturday, June 24th!
Each year the Norsk Farm, which is owned by the Olson family, opens their farm to New Leaf for a variety activities (and baby animals!) including:
Pasture walks*Hay rides*Local food vendors*Free refreshments & snacks from Organic Valley*Homemade ice-cream*Working Sheep Dog demonstrations* Square-foot & container gardening*Bee-keeping*Butter making*Educational workshops and more!
This is a FREE event for the whole family but donations are appreciated!
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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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Who Is This Weeks Affiliate Member?
Does your organization utilize volunteers on a regular basis?
Could you use extra volunteers for those bigger events you have during the year?
This weeks Affiliate Member could be YOU!
The Volunteer Center is creating a stronger community by engaging volunteers to support the over 180 non-profit organizations in Brown, Shawano, and Oconto Counties!
To find out how you can become an affiliate member with the Volunteer Center, please contact
Jan Barkby at 920-429-9445 or
americorps@volunteergb.org.
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"AFFILIATE MEMBER PAGE"
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our new 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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