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November 28, 2017
This year, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 ,
the Volunteer Center is celebrating a day dedicated
to giving – when charities, families, businesses, volunteers,
students and more will all come together for #GivingTuesday ,
a movement to celebrate giving and encourage more, better
and smarter giving during the holiday season.

To donate to the Volunteer Center
of Brown County, go to our website here ,
visit our Facebook page or donate by check
to the Volunteer Center, 984 Ninth St,
Green Bay WI 54304.
 
Volunteer of the Week
Ginger Zoerb is our Volunteer of the Week!

Ginger has been volunteering with Denmark Community School for over three years. Denmark Community School is a project based learning charter school. Ginger’s volunteer hours have saved money in the school budget, as their funds are limited and they rely on members from the community to help mentor students in grades 7-12. If they had to pay Ginger for all of the time that she spends with the students, they would have to cut something else in the budget. More importantly, Ginger’s time spent with the students affects them educationally and emotionally. The students respond well to Ginger because of her kind demeanor. Students hear about bad things every day in the news, so it is important for them to know that there are good people in our community that care about them. Ginger has helped students wherever help is needed, including: presentation preparation, helping individual students with their reading skills and has led a group of students to complete their first yearbook. The yearbook project, itself, was important to the students, as they were involved in the production of it and they were excited to see their memories captured through photos and words in the completed yearbook.

Ginger is an integral part of the school. The staff and the students look forward to seeing her on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ginger helps where help is needed, helping both students and staff. Whether it is reading, mentoring, or any task that needs to be accomplished, Ginger is ready and willing to step up. Her passion for the Denmark Community School makes it a better place. Ginger’s work with the students has helped give many of them the confidence that they need to be successful students and community members.

Thank you Ginger for your continued guidance and enthusiasm for helping those at Denmark Community School.

Dated Volunteer Opportunities
The Salvation Army seeks volunteers to assist with bell ringing from Friday, November 17th 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 .

National Railroad Museum is looking for volunteers for their Polar Express shows. Volunteers are needed to usher people to their seats, to pass out/pick up hot chocolate, to help with reindeer games, etc. The shows are at 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm with select evenings from Saturday, November 18th through Sunday, December 3rd. They ask that volunteers arrive an hour before the first show on the specific date(s) they have signed up for. They encourage volunteers to help the whole night and they will provide dinner. For more information, please contact Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org
Alzheimer's Association - Greater Wisconsin Chapter is looking for volunteers to help with an upcoming mailing by addressing and sealing envelopes on Tuesday, November 21 from 9:00am-3:00pm. The mailing will be sent to key volunteers regarding the Walk to End Alzheimer's. For more information, please contact Sarah Seeger at 920-469-2110 or sseeger@alz.org .
The Greater Green Bay YMCA i s looking for volunteers for their Turkey Trot on Wednesday, November 22nd from 1:30-6:00 pm and Thursday, November 23rd for various shifts . Volunteers are needed at the t-shirt, food and beverage, and pumpkin pie tents. Volunteers are also to act as course monitors (7:45-9:30 am).  For more information, please contact Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org
Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers to help with their 21st Annual WPS Garden of Lights show, which runs from November 24-December 30. This event runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night for a total of 19 dates.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.

The Salvation Army seeks Realtors to assist with ringing bells for National Realtor Ring Day , on Friday, December 1 from 9:00am to 7:00pm. This day was created for Realtors to give to a cause dear to them, housing. Simply adopt the kettle of your choice for the day and have volunteers sign up to fill the shifts. The Salvation Army will recognize your company with a kettle topper sign at the adopted site and promote your efforts through social media and the media. Let’s partner together to support our community for the Greater Green Bay area. Times and places vary. Realtors adopt all 44 kettles for the day. For more information, please contact Shiloh Spredemann at 884-3077 or email bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org .
New Leaf Foods, INC is in need of volunteers for their New Leaf Winter Farmers Market presented by Bellin, at the KI Center in downtown Green Bay . The market runs various dates from Saturday, December 9th -- Holiday Market (B & C), January 13th & 20th, February 3rd, 10th, 24th, and March 3rd. Volunteers are neeeded from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Volunteers will be helping local farmers and food 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 and helping with various other tasks throughout the morning. For more information, please contact Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or kimr.diaz@gmail.com .

Angel's Touch Assisted Living is in need of volunteers for their Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, December 13 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Volunteers would help set up for the dinner, serve food and drinks, help families find their seats and help with cleanup. For more information, please contact Kassandre Blaha at 920-412-6224 or kassie@angelstouchcbrf.com.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County is in need of volunteers for their ADRC Magazine prep and delivery at the end of each month. Volunteers are needed to prep the ADRC magazine to be delivered (8am-9am) one Wednesday each month . Volunteers are then needed to deliver the ADRC magazine to local businesses (deliver on your own schedule) . Delivery routes that are available are: Suamico, East Green Bay/Bay Settlement, Downtown Green Bay/West Green Bay, Ashwaubenon/Oneida (near airport), West Green Bay/Ashwaubenon. Mileage stipend is available. For more information, please contact Stephanie Thomson-Hughes at 920-448-4300 or
Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
YWCA of Greater Green Bay has an ongoing need for Clothing Sorters and Merchandisers . Clothing Sorters/Steamers process incoming donations and/or steam clothing with a professional steamer; no experience required. Clothing Merchandisers would determine where sorted items should be placed (Closet or Boutique) and help price and arrange merchandise; knowledge of clothing brands required. Shifts available: Anytime between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact Hannah Neece at 920-432-5581 ext. 141 or hneece@ywcagreenbay.org
Curative Connections', Cloud Family Care Center - Adult Day Services (West side of GB) is looking for a Spanish speaking volunteer to spend time talking with Spanish speaking clients . They are looking for someone who is fluent and is able to carry on a conversation. For more information, please contact Terri Wagner at 920-494-3385 or twagner@curativeconnections.org.
Wellspring has an ongoing need for Wellspring volunteers . Volunteers will connect with guests through conversations, games, and on-site activities. Volunteers 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.
CP is looking for a Morning Volunteer Receptionist on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30am - 8:00am . The volunteer receptionist will serve as the CP's first point of contact for clients and visitors, both in person and on the phone. This volunteer receives free access to all of CP's swimming classes and open swim slots. For more information, please contact Danielle Schraufnagel at 920-337-1122 ext 1223 or dschraufnagel@cp-center.org.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has an ongoing need for volunteers to participate in a Food Sort, which takes place Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm . 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. For more information, please contact Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689 or lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org.
The Pals Program is in need of single adults, a married couple, or family matches as volunteer mentors for children three and older . Pals mentors spend time in recreational or learning activities two or more times per month with a child who has been referred by Child Protective Services due to the circumstances in their family. The matches are made based on compatibility. The children are typically in the home of their single parent, but some may have been in and out of foster care. The Pals match continues regardless of the placement and offers the child a consistent, positive adult for a match that can last a lifetime. The minimum commitment is one year.  For more information, please contact Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023 or tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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 800-990-9249 or klautenslager@unityhospice.org.
Literacy Green Bay has an ongoing need for Childcare Volunteers on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. Childcare volunteers would help the Childcare Instructor with the 1-5 year-old children of our adult learners. While our adult learners are studying English, we need volunteers to play with their children, read, do arts and crafts, and help with snack time. For more information, please contact Betsy Hanson at 920-435-2474 or bhanson@literacygreenbay.org 
Community Partner Wishlist
Community Circles of Support:     Large-sized strong backpacks, basic hygiene products, warm-lined hats and very warm gloves, hand/body warmers, heavy socks, heavy hooded sweatshirts sizes 2XL and larger.

Items can be dropped off at the
Volunteer Center of Brown County at 984 9th St, GB, 54304!
Community nonprofits need volunteers and goods to change the world. Please consider making some dreams come true!
Events/Fundraisers
WPS Garden of Lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden
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.

Opening day is Friday, November 24th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm, with last entry into the garden at 8:30pm.

For more information about dates, times and special events, visit the WPS Garden of Lights website here .
New Leaf Winter Farmers Market
New Leaf Winter Farmers Market presented by Bellin Health
8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. at the KI Center in Downtown Green Bay
2017-2018 Market Dates: December 9th – Holiday Market (B & C), January 13 & 20, February 3, 10, 24, & March 3
Free to attend and free parking in the Main Street Ramp

Over 80 vendors will carry local meats, cheeses, bakery, vegetables, canned items, coffee, handcrafted art pieces and various local restaurants. EBT will be available on site for select vendors. 

Visit Facebook for more information here.
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Affiliate Member of the Week
Hospice Compassus serves the Greater Green Bay Area as well as the Fox Valley Area. We provide comfort, care, and compassion, not just to the hospice patient, but also to the whole family.

 At Compassus, our mission is serving terminally ill patients and their families with Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice to those whom they come into contact. Our goal is to guide and ensure for the patient and the family, the greatest possible comfort, in experiencing one of life's most profoundly intimate and challenging moments.

Please visit the website for more information.

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