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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The Volunteer Center of Brown County Presents
VOLUNTEER ROW
at the Midwest College & Future Expo
Representatives from area nonprofits will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities and careers in nonprofits, as well as future internship opportunities. Stop by our booth to learn more about volunteering as a way to strengthen your skills, and to register to win a $25 gift card!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 4-7pm - Shopko Hall
MORE ABOUT THE EXPO:
Representatives from schools and organizations will be presenting information on their respective institution or organization to students from across the Midwest. Areas covered are advanced schooling, apprenticeships, scholarships and more. Students can also learn and plan for their futures by participating in seminars.
Admission and parking are FREE!
Questions? Contact Melissa Jagodinsky at (920) 429-9445
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Julie Abitz is our Volunteer of the Week!
Julie has been a volunteer with Reading Coaches for Kids, a program of the Volunteer Center of Brown County, since 2014. Reading Coaches for Kids is a volunteer tutoring program designed to increase students' reading abilities and academic success. Julie volunteers one hour weekly at Webster Elementary School in Green Bay.
Julie was a tutor in Penny Jamir's 2nd grade class from 2014, until the spring of 2017. In the spring of 2017, Penny retired, and Julie now tutors in the classroom of her sister, who is also a teacher at Webster. Julie gives the children in the class the individual time and assistance they would not receive if they did not have Julie coming to school. Julie is a great example to the children by seeing and hearing about the importance of reading.
Thank you, Julie, for your commitment to the students at Webster Elementary, year after year!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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New Leaf Foods
seeks volunteers to assist with the
New Leaf Winter Farmers Market presented by Bellin Health
.
Volunteers will be helping vendors move their goods from their vehicles to their booths and work with the staff on hand at the establishment to determine where the vendors will be setting up.
Dates that volunteers are needed: Saturdays, February 3 and 10.
Two shifts available: 6:00-8:00am set up and 11:00am-1:00pm clean up.
For more information, please contact
Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or
kimr.diaz@gmail.com
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Green Bay YMCA
is in need of
water station
volunteers for the
Green Bay Cellcom Marathon Training Runs.
Volunteers will be working at water stations along the training run route.
Date and time that volunteers are needed: Saturday, February 3 from 7:00am-10:00am and 12:00pm,
depending upon the length of the training run for that day. For more information, please contact
Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or
laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org.
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Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin
is in need of volunteers for their
Tutu Fun Run
on
Saturday, February 10.
Volunteers will fill various roles including registering participants, slicing oranges and bananas, pouring coffee/hot chocolate, distributing water, directing participants on the course, or help with cleaning up after the event.
Various shifts available.
For more information, please contact
Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866
or
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org.
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Green Bay Community Theater
seeks volunteers to assist at their
"Funny Valentines" production
. Duties include ushering patrons to their seats, working concessions tables during intermission, and checking the theater for debris after each show.
Dates that volunteers are needed: Thursday, February 15 Friday; February 16; Saturday, February 17; Wednesday, February 21; Thursday, February 22; Friday, February 23; Saturday, February 24; and Sunday, February 25. Various shifts available.
For more information, please contact
Denise at 920-435-6300 or
boxoffice@gbcommunitytheater.com
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Green Bay YMCA
seeks volunteers for their upcoming
Father Daughter Dance at the Broadview YMCA on Saturday, February 17 from 2:00pm-5:30pm.
Volunteers will help with setup, refreshments and craft areas, and clean up after the event. For more information, please contact
Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or
laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org
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The Brown County Library
is in need of a
concessions stand volunteer
for their
Stacks & Steeples events
. The volunteer must be reliable and must be cleared to work with money.
Dates and times that volunteer is needed: Sunday, February 18 and Sunday, March 4 from 12:00pm-3:15pm.
For more information, please contact
Stephanie Glime
at
Glime_SA@co.brown.wi.us.
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American Red Cross
is in need of volunteers for their upcoming
blood drive, on Tuesday, February 20, at Lambeau Field.
Volunteers will be assisting with light clerical work (e.g., checking in volunteers at the redistration table).
Shift is from 7:00am-12:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Marie Kotoulas at 331-302-8966 or
Marie.Kotoulas@redcross.org
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Brown County Health & Human Services Department
is in need of
mentors for parents
for the
Parent Pals Program.
These parents may have been victims of domestic violence, may have low self-esteem, literacy issues, and lack basic knowledge of establishing a household, developing family routine, and may have challenges with budgeting money, planning meals, and how to be more nurturing to their children. Some parents simply need a mature adult to be a support system or "sounding board." Matches are made based on compatibility. Orientation, training, and ongoing match support are provided.
Volunteers see their assigned parent at least twice per month.
For more information, please contact
Glen Tilot
, Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator, at
920-448-6023
or
tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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Encompass
has an ongoing need for volunteers for their
Encompass Foster Grandparent Program.
Volunteers will assist children in the childcare classrooms. Small stipend for limited income seniors.
Volunteers must volunteer 15 hours or more per week. Monday-Friday, am or pm shifts available.
For more information, please contact
Katharine Kulkoski at 920-469-0283, ext 1110 or
kkulkoski@encompasseec.org.
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Heartland Hospice
is looking for
friendly visitor volunteers
to sit with their hospice patients.
You can bring the gift of friendship and enhance their quality of life through social visits by offering support and companionship. For more information, please contact
Amy Sadewater at 920-883-9767 or
amy.sadewater@hcr-manorecare.com.
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Howe Community Resource Center
has an ongoing need for a volunteer to assist in
organizing the "Kids Closet" at Howe School.
Shifts and days are flexible, but would prefer someone who can visit on a consecutive schedule (ex: every Wednesday at noon).
A background check will be done on any volunteer(s) that will be assisting the school. For more information, please contact
Pam Miller at 920-448-7340 or
pmiller@gbaps.org.
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Unity Hospice
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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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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Green Bay Community Theater:
paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissue, cleaning supplies (e.g., toilet bowl cleaner, Windex, 409 etc.), bags of salt for deicing the sidewalk.
Items can be dropped off at 122 N Chestnut Ave, GB, 54303 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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Join us for the 8th Annual New Leaf Winter Farmers Market Presented by Bellin Health! New Leaf Market, Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and Bellin Health support the event which kicked off its 2017-2018 season on December 9th.
- Free to Attend!
- Vendors: Over 80 vendors including local meats, cheeses, bakery, vegetables, canned items, coffee, handcrafted art pieces and various local restaurants.
- Parking: Free parking in the Main Street Ramp with sky-walk to the KI Center.
- New Leaf Market: New Leaf Market is working to open a cooperative grocery store.
- Dates: Selected Saturdays (below) from 8 a.m. - Noon at the KI Convention Center (333 Main St.) in Exhibit Hall C.
- EBT: EBT will be available on site for select vendors.
Select Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm
KI Convention Center, 333 Main Street, Exhibit Hall C
These selected Saturdays:
Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, and March 3
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Volunteer Orientation at Habitat for Humanity ReStore
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Join the ReStore to learn more about the ways you can help Habitat for Humanity build affordable housing by volunteering at the Restore. Attend this session and meet our staff and tour the facility. Our volunteer needs include cashier, assisting with getting merchandise priced and placed on the floor as well as helping our customers with questions and getting donations to their cars.
Multiple dates available:
Saturday, February 10 9:30am to 10:30am
Tuesday, February 13 10:00am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 27 4:30pm to 5:30pm
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Circles Green Bay Informational Session
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Join Circles Green Bay at this one hour informational session to learn more about their ongoing volunteer needs. Duration of commitment and tasks vary widely. They are looking for people to help with children's programming, meal prep, develop relationships with adults, greeters, clean up crews, cooking crews.....and more! Bring your home made skills or your professional skills and they will find a place for you!!
Multiple dates available:
Monday, February 12 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, February 26 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Green Bay Community Church
600 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay
Room 216
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Foster Grandparent Program Informational Session
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Join Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc. for an informational meeting to learn about the Foster Grandparent Program. Foster Grandparents are 55 years or older, meet limited income guidelines, and volunteer in Encompass childcare classrooms. Foster Grandparents receive a small stipend and mileage reimbursement. A win-win combination for seniors and children!
Tuesday, February 20 at 1:00pm
Aging & Disability Resource Center
300 S Adams St, Green Bay
Contact: Katharine Kulkoski, FGP Project Director, at (920) 469-0283, ext. 1110.
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Book to Action Book Club
Hosted by the Brown County Library
Book to Action Book Club
February's Topic: Child Abuse Prevention
Monday, February 26 at 6:00pm
Brown County Central Library
Book to Action Book Club: Child Abuse Prevention
Would you like to participate in a fun book discussion AND engage
with our community? We will read books focused on a different topic each month, and then meet to discuss the books. Hear about volunteer opportunities in our area focused on that month's topic and available resources.
Books will be available for checkout at the Central Library Customer Service Desk starting on Thursday, February 1.
Questions? Contact Melissa Jagodinsky at (920)429-9445
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Neville Public Museum of Brown County
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Mission Statement
The Neville Public Museum of Brown County is an accredited cultural institution that champions history, science and art. Located in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin, the museum is dedicated to the collection and preservation of significant objects relevant to Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The museum seeks to bridge these multi-generational regional communities through engaging exhibits and dynamic programming.
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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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