Volunteer Connect
12/21 - 12/27
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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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From all of us to all of you, we wish you a very
Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years!
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The Farmory - Educational Programming Committee is our Volunteer of the Week!
The Educational Programming Committee plans the educational opportunities that The Farmory provides. These opportunities are related to growing food and all of the processes that come along with it such as cooking, marketing, and learning about the food system at large. Educational programming is available to community members of all ages and backgrounds, including kindergartners through high school students, college students, individuals and families with low incomes, individuals with intellectual disabilities, veterans, and any other persons interested in their programs!
The committee meets once a month to plan out educational opportunities. They have developed their own strategic plan, which guides their work. They work on action steps that will plan available field trips, internships, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. They plan workshops to be available in the coming years on topics ranging from straw bale gardening to beekeeping! This committee is integral to The Farmory's operations and growth as a nonprofit. They take ideas and flesh them out into tangible programming and community outputs. The committee consists of some of The Farmory's busiest volunteers, but they always go above and beyond to make sure they take action on their ideas!
Thank you, The Farmory - Educational Programming Committee, for your ongoing commitment to providing educational programs for those in our community!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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The Salvation Army
seeks
volunteers to assist with
bell ringing now through Saturday, December 23 throughout Brown County. Times and places vary
. For more information, please contact
The Salvation Army Bell Office at 920-884-3077 or email
bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org
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The Salvation Army
seeks student volunteers to assist
with
bell ringing now through Saturday, December 23 throughout Brown County for their School Challenge. Times and places vary. Earn double time for outdoor locations
. For more information, please contact
The Salvation Army Bell Office at 920-884-3077 or email
bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org
.
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Green Bay Botanical Garden
is in need of volunteers to help with their
21st Annual WPS Garden of Lights show, which runs various dates now
through Saturday, December 30. Times vary.
They are in need of over 50 volunteers each night and have opportunities for everyone! Complete details for the event can be found at:
www.gbbg.org
. Please contact
Anne Basten at 920-491-3691 ext.105 or
abasten@gbbg.org.
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Greater Green Bay YMCA
is in need of volunteers for their
US Bank Eve on Sunday, December 31.
Volunteers are needed to assist with bingo, arts & crafts, inflatables and more at this family-friendly event. Volunteer groups are welcome. Volunteers under 14 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
Shifts volunteers are needed are: 4:30-8:30pm at the East and West Side YMCA and 4:30-8:30pm or 7:30-10:15pm at the Ferguson YMCA.
For more information, please contact
Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or
volunteer@greenbayymca.org.
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Unity Hospice
, leaders in hospice and palliative care, is seeking volunteers to
visit hospice patients in their own home or assisted living facilities.
These visits provide socialization for the patient and periods of respite for the caregivers.
Visits last an average of an hour and appointment times are always worked around the volunteer’s schedule.
Mileage reimbursement is provided. Unity is committed to providing specialized end-of-life care to all in our communities, regardless of ability to pay. If you feel called to serve, and are interested in volunteering in this inspiring environment, with an organization that provides the highest level of care to patients and families during life’s final days, please contact
Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or
klautenslager@unityhospice.org
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Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
has an ongoing need for volunteers to help with their
Warehouse Food Sort
.
Volunteers will be participating in a packaging, labeling, sorting, or cleaning project. This could range from labeling canned goods 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.
Shifts available: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm and two Saturdays per month.
For more information, please contact
Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689 or
lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org.
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St. Vincent de Paul - West
has an ongoing need for a
Books/Magazines coordinator.
Shelve books and magazines; note categories that need replenishing; 'order' additional books/magazines from processing center; mark books according to month; rotate stock.
Morning or afternoon shifts are available.
For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040 ext. 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
St. Vincent de Paul - East
is s
eeking a
group of 4-6 volunteers from a community organization or business to cashier on a regular basis (every fifth week) at their east thrift store, beginning Jan. 31 or March 7.
Shift that volunteers are needed: 4:00-8:00pm
.
For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040 ext. 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
St. Vincent de Paul
has an ongoing need for volunteers to help
sort and organize hangers.
Volunteers will sort and organize hangers
into categories; box like categories; put boxes in prescribed location.
Shifts available Monday through Saturday, from 9:00am-8:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040 ext. 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Wellspring
has an ongoing need for
Wellspring
volunteers
who will connect with guests through conversations, games, and on-site activities.
Volunteers will also help staff open or close and spend time with guests.
Additionally, there is some light housekeeping. No experience needed.
Shifts that volunteers are needed: 9:00am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or
angela.cheslock@lsswis.org.
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Golden House:
Body wash, pillows, diapers (size 4&5), brooms, twin bedding, cold medications (adult & child), laundry detergent, washcloths, paper towels, storage totes with lids, comforters/quilts (twin), women's underwear.
Items can be dropped off at 1120 University Ave, GB, 54302 or at The
Volunteer Center of Brown County at 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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WPS Garden of Lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden
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For the 21st year, experience the magic of WPS Garden of Lights, encompassed by more than 250,000 twinkling lights, and create extraordinary holiday memories with your family and friends at the Garden this winter. You’ll discover a spectacular array of botanical-themed light displays, featuring an enchanted icicle forest, glistening flowers, a dazzling 60-foot walk-through caterpillar and so much more. The show is topped off with the area’s tallest and brightest shining tree. Enjoy this stunning winter landscape by foot or take a horse-drawn wagon ride. FREE parking in NWTC Lots F/G and shuttle ride to the Garden.
Various dates, now through December 30, from 5:00pm - 9:00pm, with last entry into the garden at 8:30pm.
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Free Community Christmas Dinner
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The Crossroads Campus will be holding their annual Free Community Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 25 from 5:00-7:00pm for those in the city of Green Bay who have nowhere to go on Christmas Day. In the past, they have served roughly 450 meals both at the church and through deliveries to the home-bound.
or call (920)436-0730.
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Join the Greater Green Bay YMCA on Sunday, December 31st, 2017 for the 27th annual
US Bank Eve!
A FREE, FUN, FAMILY celebration run in partnership with the Greater Green Bay YMCA.
The evening is filled with memorable activities for you and your family. Activities take place all over the community so you are sure to find the perfect way to send out the old and bring in the new! Visit one or multiple sites!
Ferguson Family YMCA
East Side YMCA
West YMCA
Cornerstone Community Ice Center
Neville Museum
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Kroc Community Center
Kroc Community Center Senior Dance
Spot the #LuckyLlama & Fireworks
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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Miracle League of Green Bay
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To provide children with mental and/or physical challenges, ages 4 to 19 years, an opportunity to play baseball as a team member, with real uniforms, in an organized league, regardless of their capabilities.
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AFFILIATE MEMBER PAGE
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our 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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