Volunteer Connect
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Katie Stockman is our Volunteer of the Week!
The United reSISTERS is a group of young Somali women who have a passion for creating a more tight-knit Green Bay community, and overall a more peaceful world. The group is the only one in the area dedicated to the specific demographic of young, African, female refugees who have come from all over the world and now reside in the Green Bay area. The group chose the name "United reSISTERS" as they wanted this group to portray the ultimate sisterhood: bonding together to resist hate, prejudice, and misunderstanding while doing so through education, resilience, and love. These young women range in age from 15-25 and are primarily attending a Green Bay public high school or beginning their journey into college or the workforce. All are now residents of the Green Bay community. This group was established in the spring of 2017 by Diana Delbecchi, the Assistant Director of the GAP Program at SNC and Courtney Maye, Outreach Specialist at the Art Garage, but it is only made possible by their dedicated volunteer advocate, Katie Stockman. United reSISTERS began as an attempt to create a space for these young refugee women. The group meets once a week and is using art as a medium to focus on refugee and immigrant issues and women's rights. The group intends to shine a light on the growing presence of Somali youth, create an atmosphere of social responsibility to the common good and be a source of inspiration and support to younger generations of Somali girls in the community.
Katie has been with this project since its inception in April 2017. Since the beginning, Katie has served as a committed volunteer leader and organizer of the group. She is a life source for the group and is an inspiration to the young women. Quite frankly, Katie's role is one of many hats. The group has a three-pronged approach to empowerment and Katie has championed the third goal of "confidence building and personal growth." This arm of the program requires someone (Katie) to make a deliberate attempt to get the young women out of their comfort zone to try new things, learn new skills and build confidence in their own abilities and voices through culturally appropriate integration within the Green Bay community. It requires someone with deep connections to our community and a personality that thrives on expanding their network and Katie is just that! Katie is charismatic, in-the-know and socially active.
Katie has built many opportunities for the group to be a part of including organizing community events to celebrate Somali identity, coordinating with the Mayor's office to receive funding for the group to attend a leadership training, facilitating the group's attendance at arts events (i.e., attending the Nutcracker ballet as a group, attending the Neville Public Museum, and volunteering at the Wildlife Sanctuary). Another large part of Katie's role has been designing opportunities for the young women to build skills. A desperate need expressed by the group is their desire to learn how to drive. The Green Bay district no longer provides driving lessons as a built-in part of the curriculum and many immigrant and refugee families do not have the financial resources to pay for these lessons outside of school. As a result, Katie single-handedly built up a driving program as part of the United reSISTERS project and has been teaching these young women how to drive on her own time with her own vehicle. She has even recruited additional volunteers in the community to participate and thus far, they have had three United reSISTERS pass their driving test and receive their full license. This would never had been possible without Katie's dedication and giving heart. Katie's positivity, selflessness, and attention to detail has started a chain reaction of kindness, efficiency, and raw, hard work in countless other volunteers and community members in Green Bay.
Thank you, Katie, for working for the common good and for building a more welcoming community!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Coats for Kids
- November 10
Help keep a child warm this winter by volunteering for Coats for Kids. Help with gym cleanup. Coats for Kids takes place at the Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd, Green Bay. 4:30-6:30 pm
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Bell Ringing -
November 12-December 24
Ring bells. Shifts are from 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Monday-Saturday OR consider adopting a kettle at a site for a day and you find volunteers to ring bells that day.
Salvation Army - Bell Office
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Polar Express - November 16-
18, November 23-25, and November 27-December 2
Looking for volunteers for both cast and crew positions, including ushers, kitchen staff, hot cocoa servers and Reindeer Games attendants. They also have outdoor opportunities for those wishing to be outside and part of the train crew. Some dress code requirements are necessary for this event. Shifts are generally from 3:15 pm until approximately 9:30 pm. Part-time shifts are difficult to accommodate but not out of the question. The exception to this will be from Nov 27 through Nov 29, with shifts between 5:15 and 9:30 pm. No minimum age requirement although certain age volunteers may be required to volunteer with a parent or guardian.
National Railroad Museum
- Scott Lozar
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Holiday Parade Warming Shelter - November 17
Setup kids' activities, etc. 7:00-8:00 am (setup); 8:00 am-1:00 pm (event); 1:00-1:30 pm (cleanup).
YWCA
- Mike Walsh
Holiday Parade Bake Sale - November 17
Help setup tables for a Holiday Bake Sale, serve hot cocoa & cider, etc. 7:30 am (set-up) to 1:30 pm (cleanup).
YWCA
- Mike Walsh
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11th Annual Festival Foods Turkey Trot - November 21 & 22
Volunteers will help at the t-shirt, food and beverage, and pumpkin pie tents. Volunteers are also needed to act as course monitors (7:45-9:30 am). November 21: 1:30-6
:00 pm; November 22: Various shifts between 6:30-10:00 am. Volunteers under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent.
Green Bay YMCA
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Green Bay Packers Blood Drive - November 27
A variety of positions available including registration, refreshment area, blood donation area, and light cleanup available. 6:45-11:00 am, 10:45 am-3:00 pm, 2:45-7:30 pm, or 7:00-8:30 pm.
American Red Cross
- Rachel Harmann
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Spirit of Christmas Past
- December 8
Help show historic demonstrations, greet visitors, do crafts, decorate. 9:30 am-4:00 pm (all day shifts preferred). Minimum age: Volunteers under 14 years old need a parent or guardian present with them.
Heritage Hill State Park
- Erin Comer
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Toy Sorting - December 12-14
Gather, sort, load and organize toys to ensure that toys collected from the Toys for Tots toy drive are appropriately assigned by age and gender. This opportunity is perfect for groups of volunteers. Volunteers will be working in a heated building and are asked to dress appropriately. Volunteers will be expected to stand for the duration of their scheduled volunteer shift. Volunteers will also need to be able to lift 30 lbs.
Dec 12
: 8:00 am-12:30 pm;
Dec 13
: 8:00-11:30 am or 12:30-4:30 pm;
Dec 14
: 8:00-11:30 am or 12:30-4:30 pm. Minimum age: 16.
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Elmore Holiday Store - December 13
Help students pick out holiday gifts for their family members in the gym or help with gift wrapping.
8:00-11:00 am. Minimum age: 18.
Green Bay Area Public School District
- Amy Fish
Sullivan Holiday Store - December 13
Help students shop for gifts for their family members, help wrap gifts, cookie decorating and games. 5:30-7:30 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Green Bay Area Public School District
- Amy Fish
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Toy Shoppers - December 19-20
Shop 'til you drop as you help families pick out toys. Volunteers will be paired up with families and assist in the distribution of the toys. Volunteers will also help families navigate the distribution floor. Volunteers are expected to stand and walk for the duration of time scheduled. Various shifts each day. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift. Minimum age: 18.
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Patient Companion - Ongoing
Share stories, play games, read books to patients. Offer companionship and emotional support through friendship. Volunteers also provide downtime for caregivers, allowing them to run necessary errands while knowing their loved one is in good hands. Training is provided, no experience required. 1-2 hours per week, this is very flexible and independent. They will work with your schedule. Minimum age: 18.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Gage
Vigil Companion - Ongoing
Vigil volunteers provide companionship when it is needed most. Sit with a patient during their last moments and help ease anxiety and fear. Provide companionship by sitting with them and holding hands. Training is provided, no experience necessary. Shifts are 1-2 hours per week. Minimum age: 18.
Aurora at Home Hospice
- Miranda Gage
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Bellin Expressive Arts in Medicine Art Cart Volunteer
- Ongoing
Bring a BEAM Art Cart to patients during their hospital stay, and offer an art or craft project to patients at no cost, along with a smile, and conversation. Art Carts are stocked with art supplies and make & take projects. Volunteering with BEAM is an extremely rewarding experience for an enthusiastic, positive, nurturing person who loves people. Art is part of the healing process, provides distraction from anxiety, and creates a nurturing, healing environment. Hours are flexible (anytime of the day and any day of the week). Minimum age: 16.
Bellin Health Systems. Inc.
- Amy Eliason
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Kitchen Team Volunteers - Mondays (Ongoing)
Circles Green Bay is looking for a small group of energetic people to help prepare dining space and with kitchen meal prep. This assistance is needed every Monday, but teams can commit to as many times a month as possible. Volunteers are also encouraged to enjoy the meal with the other volunteers and program participants. Enjoy a meal, meet some people and support households on their journey out of poverty!
4:30-7:00 pm.
Circles Green Bay Inc.
- Dee Thetford
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Community Circles of Support Meetings for Ex-offenders - Wednesday Evening Meetings (Ongoing)
Attend weekly Circles of Support group meetings along with other volunteers to mentor ex-offenders recently released from incarceration. Volunteers also assist in completing intake interviews with new participants, meeting one-on-one with participants, and/or transporting participants. Be a part of the solution. The support group meetings are 1.5 hours long. Minimum age: 22.
Community Circles of Support, a program of Goodwill of NCW
- Danel Burchby
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Volunteer Drivers for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Ongoing
Drive clients to/from appointments, jobs, grocery store, and more; offer door-to-door assistance as needed. Curative provides vehicles, gas, and insurance. No CDL required; no transfers or heavy lifting. Must have a good driving record. A background check will be performed. Training provided via ride-alongs. Available shifts: 4-5-hour shifts either morning or afternoon, Monday through Friday; flexible schedule -- work as little or as often as you'd like. Ability to share shifts among groups of drivers.
Minimum age: 18+
Curative Connections
- Tina Whetung, Manager of Specialized Transportation Services
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Troop Leader for Local High Schools - Ongoing (October 2018-May 2019)
The Girl Scouts are seeking troop leaders that are willing to be a role model to young women in the area (for both east and west sides of Green Bay). Flexible schedule. Volunteer would lead 1-2 meetings per month for about 1 1/2 hours with girls at a particular school. This opportunity is open to 5k - 3rd grade for a troop start-up. Training, curriculum and materials are provided to help you get started. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Volunteer Team Coordinator - Ongoing
Position requirements: Assist event coordinators with New Leaf Foods events. Spend 5 or more hours a week working on Blitz activities. Attend steering team meetings & report on the work of the volunteer team. Attend the Green Bay Garden Blitz event (May 2 - 5, 2019). Attend the Family Farm Days Event (June 2019). Commit to remain in the position for one year or until after the event and attend the debriefing and lean meetings to give feedback on how to improve the process. Recruit a volunteer team to do the work of the group. Keep a list of contact information on team members and community partners. Keep accurate records to pass over to the coordinator for the next year. Work cooperatively with other Blitz teams to accomplish the goals of the Blitz. Report to/meet regularly with Blitz Coordinator regarding the work of your team. Communicate regularly with other teams on the progress of your team. Develop the work plan/timeline for your team and complete assignments on time. Attend training as needed. Assist with the lean priorities of the steering team. Flexible shifts and hours (daily, weekend, evening). Minimum age: 18.
New Leaf Foods, INC.
- Kim Diaz
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Staff the Unity Resale Shoppe - Flexible
Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers for their Resale Shoppe located in Green Bay. Some of the tasks involved are receiving donations and sorting, merchandising, cashiering, and more. Unity will work with your current schedule. 3-hour shifts are available Tuesday-Saturday.
Unity
- Kelly Lautenslager
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Reading Coaches for Kids Tutoring Program - Ongoing
Do you have one to two hours a week during the day over the course of the school year to help? If so, Reading Coaches for Kids and the children need you! Many elementary-aged children in the Green Bay School District are in need of community members to listen to them read to increase their literacy levels. Free orientation, training and on-going support are given to all the volunteers. There is no need to have experience in the education field and background checks are performed by the district. Volunteers select the day, time, and location based on the needs of the schools.
Reading Coaches for Kids, a program of the Volunteer Center of Brown County
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission: Brown County Library is a catalyst for community advancement.
Values: Brown County Library values passion, integrity, excellence and connections.
The Brown County Library is committed to:
§ Providing Excellent Customer Service
§ Helping Children Become Lifelong Learners
§ Supporting Literacy and Learning
§ Ensuring Access to Information for All
§ Being Part of a Sustainable Community
§ Seeking Community Partnerships
§ Developing Collections and Programs Responsive to Customers’ Needs
§ Creating Warm, Welcoming Environments
§ Being a Responsible Steward of Financial and Physical Assets
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AFFILIATE PARTNER PAGE
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our page on the Volunteer Center website!
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Give to the United Way of Brown County to fund local nonprofits.
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