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Volunteer Connect
06/15-06/21
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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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Green Bay Botanical Garden
St. Vincent de Paul
Circles Green Bay
The Einstein Project
Unity Hospice
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
Greater Green Bay YMCA
New Leaf Foods, Inc.
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc
Golden House
House of Hope
Freedom House
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Aging & Disability Resource Center
2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run
Wellspring
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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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Kate Phillips is our volunteer of the week as well as our
WPS Volunteer Awards Adult Recipient!
Kate has been with
Literacy Partners of Kewaunee County as a tutor for 10 years. In those 10 years, she has volunteered over 750 hours in their 1-on-1 tutoring program. She has also been on their Board of Directors and has served over 120 hrs in that capacity.
Kate has become an essential link in our community, bridging a gap between Hispanic families and the native population. She is fluent in Spanish and has earned the trust of many families in our area. She tutors local adults and helps them work more effectively in our community.
Kate has 2 primary responsibilities with Literacy Partners of Kewaunee County and each is just as important as the other. First and foremost, she is an outstanding tutor. Through tutoring, she has not only impacted the lives and direction of her adult students, but their children as well. Secondly, in her role on the Board of Directors, she attends and energetically participates in all meetings and is a member of the student and tutor support committee. When other evaluators need an interpreter for an event, Kate is always there to help.
Kate selflessly puts others before herself every day. She has taken individuals and small groups into her home and given them a place to stay while they complete their studies. In her home, the students devote 30 hours per week to classes. Finding ways to overcome the fear of labels and have people come forward for help is still the greatest challenge Literacy Partners face. Kate has the ability to inspire and create an incredibly strong, confident group of learners, which increases the impact she has on those she helps, which in turn positively affects the community.
Kate has affected so many lives in Kewaunee County. In helping two of her students study for and pass the GED exam, she helped open up a new world of job opportunities for both of them, creating a better life through literacy for them, and their entire family. Kate embodies volunteerism, loyalty and perseverance. She strives to help everyone she comes in contact with become the best version of themselves, which is an amazing feat.
Thank you from everyone at Literacy Partners of Kewaunee County for all that you do to help our community become stronger!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers to help with their Sanimax Concerts at the Garden Series. Dates and times volunteers are needed are as follows: Thursdays, June 22nd - 29th, July 13th, 20th, and 27th, August 3rd, 10th and 17th. Live music can be heard throughout the Garden but is set up in the Agnes Schneider Terrace. They have opportunities for everyone including concessions, parking, golf cart shuttle drivers and more. For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, Ext 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.
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St. Vincent de Paul is looking for someone with an eye for art! They have an ongoing need for a "Picture Framer" who is an appreciator of art to repair, clean, and re-frame large pictures at their East side location processing center. Part of the volunteers responsibilities will be to research signed oil paintings and numbered prints. Once the volunteer is trained, they will have flexible hours. For more information, please contact Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040, Ext 107 or volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Circles Green Bay
is hosting a Volunteer Kickoff Event taking place on Monday, June 26th from 6:30-8:00pm. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the future volunteer opportunities with Circles Green Bay. An overview of the poverty alleviation in initiative and the needed volunteer positions will be provided. They are looking for a total of 50 volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks such as meal preparation, child care, relationship building, group facilitation, and more. Most volunteer positions will begin in August, and will vary in duration and commitment, based on position. For more information, please contact Jennifer Schmohe at 920-593-3474 or jens@gbcc.me
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The Einstein Project has an ongoing need for
individuals, or groups to help with creating artwork on thousands of thank you cards which will be given in appreciation to their wonderful educators. You do not need to be a Picasso or Rembrandt to qualify. Everyone is welcome including children, seniors, business groups and everyone in between.
They will supply the markers, crayons and embellishments - all you have to do is supply the creativity! You can work at home or in your office as a team project and return them when you are finished, or at the Einstein Project site. Business hours for the Einstein Project are: M-Th 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please contact
Kristi Franz at
920-884-8800, or
kristi@einsteinproject.org.
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Unity Hospice is seeking
LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS OR BARBERS to provide in-home haircuts to hospice patients who are no longer able to leave their place of residence.
You can decide how many haircuts you would like to do and appointments can be scheduled according to the volunteer's availability. This much needed free service is limited only to those individuals who meet the above criteria. For more information, please contact
Kelly Lautenslager at 920-339-6768 or
klautenslager@unityhospice.org,
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
will be offering volunteer information sessions on 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. These information sessions double as orientations for anyone who wants to sign up to volunteer. They have an URGENT need for Saturday afternoon cashiers from 1-5pm! For more information, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650, or volunteer@restoregb.org.
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Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin is looking for volunteers to help with their
"Fox Fit Fest" on Friday, July 21st! Volunteers will assist in various roles to help make Fox Fit Fest a success.
Schedule of times is as follows:
Registration: 4:30-6pm; Course Marshals and Water Station: 5:45-6:45pm; Food/Beverage: 6:30-8pm; Clean-Up: 8-9pm. For more information, please contact
Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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Greater Green Bay YMCA is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to help with their "Summer Block Parties" taking place at all area YMCA's! Locations and dates are as follows: West Side location, Tuesday, June 20th, 4:30-8:30pm, Broadview location, July 18th, 4:30-8:30pm, East Side location, August 8th, 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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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. (Shifts are in two hour increments starting at 9:30am) 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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Heritage Hill State Historical Park is in need of volunteers to help with their "Celebrate the 4th: America's Picnic", July 4th, 10am-4:30pm. Volunteers are needed from 8-10am to help with set-up, 10am-4:30pm for event activities, and 4:30-6:30pm to help take-down. Volunteers will be taking tickets, directing guests, directing traffic, helping with kids activities, and helping interpreters with demonstrations. For more information, please contact Liz Jolly at 920-448-5150 or liz@heritagehillgb.org. |
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Breast Cancer Family Foundation is in need of volunteers for their "Titletown Bike Tour", taking place on Sunday, July 9th. Event volunteers can sign up for specific task and time slot using the online sign up below. They encourage service groups, families, and friends alike to join them as they make this year's Titletown Bike Tour the best yet! For more information, please contact Diane Gaywont or Heather Frank at 920-498-2285 or info@bcff.org.
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Encompass Early Education & CareInc.
has open positions for seniors, 55+, to join their
Foster Grandparents Program! A Foster Grandparent is at least 55 years of age, meets limited income guidelines and volunteers between 13-30 hours per week. Benefits of becoming a Foster Grandparent
include a small hourly tax-free stipend, annual paid leave, mileage reimbursement and most importantly, lots of love from children. A win-win combination! For more information on becoming a Foster Grandparent, please contact
Katharine Kulkoski at 920-469-0283, Ext 1110 or
kkulkoski@encompasseec.org.
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Golden House is seeking volunteers to help with their Gold Ribbin' BBQfest of Greater Green Bay, Friday, July 14, 9:00am - 10:30pm, Saturday, July 15th, 7:30am - 11:00pm, and Sunday, July 16th, 7:30am - 6:00pm. Duties vary with shift to include: event set up & tear down, beverage sales, admissions, kids' activities, and more. For more information, please contact Dina Borremans at 920-435-0100 or dina@goldenhousegb.org.
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House of Hope is in need of volunteers to help with their "Rummage Sale" on Saturday, June 24th, from 8am - 2pm. Volunteer shifts available are: 6am-8am to help with set up, 8am -11am & 11am-2pm to help individuals with sales and keep tables organized, along with other misc tasks, and 2pm-4pm, tear down. Items not sold will be loaded on to a truck for St. Vincent de Paul. For more information, please contact Beth Hudak at 920-884-6740 or bethh@houseofhopegb.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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Big Brothers Big Sisters has an
ongoing need for individuals 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, please contact
Ann Nolan at 920-489-3547 or annp@bbbsnew.org.
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ADRC, (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County) is in need of volunteers to help with their
Meals on Wheels program. They
deliver over 450 meals daily to home bound individuals and their caregivers in Brown County and rely on volunteers to help them with this mission!
Volunteers are able to choose one day a week, one day every other week, or even one day a month to deliver meals.....whatever fits your schedule! They offer mileage stipend for delivering and the best part of this opportunity is you get to meet a lot of wonderful people and definitely feel like you are making a difference in someone's life.
Meal delivery typically takes no longer than one hour.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age
, have a valid drivers license and car insurance. For more information, please contact
Sandy Groeschel at 920-448-4312
or
Groeschel_sj@co.brown.wi.us
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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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Wellspring has an ongoing need for female volunteers 18 yrs+ at their Day Time Drop-In Resource Center for Women, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Shifts being offered are 9:00am-12:30pm and 12:30-4:00pm each day. Duties are to include morning set up, spending time with guests through conversation, playing games and/or connecting guests to community resources and closing the center. You can volunteer on a weekly or substitute basis. For more
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Freedom House Ministries:
Snack foods (granola bars, fruits, fruit snacks), breakfast cereals, breakfast meats, (bacon, sausage), cheese/shredded cheese (any flavor), hair products (mousse, hair spray, gel), hair ties, baby wipes, diaper sizes 4,5 & 6, over the counter medicine (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, Pepto, cold medicine (DayQuil, NyQuil, etc.), band-aids.
Items can be dropped off at 2997 St. Anthony Dr, Green Bay, 54311 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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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: p
asture walks, hay rides, local food vendors, free refreshments and 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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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be holding a
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Non-Profit Night with the Green Bay Bullfrogs in celebration of the ReStores 8th Anniversary in Green Bay! They are hoping you can join them on
Thursday, June 29th, at 7:00pm. For every ticket sold, the Bullfrogs will donate $8 back to Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Every ticket includes a hot dog, soda, and a bullfrogs hat. This is a fun event for the entire family and
children under 5 are FREE! They hope to see you there!
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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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Green Bay Botanical Garden
Green Bay Botanical Garden stimulates an appreciation for and an understanding of the world of horticulture and the enduring relationships between plants and people. Through our volunteers and staff, we serve people of all ages by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences within an environment that enriches, inspires and refreshes.
Please visit Green Bay Botanical Garden's website for more information.
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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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