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Volunteer Connect
10/13-10/19
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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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Content at a Glance:
Literacy Green Bay
NEWEYE Media
The Bridge-Between Retreat Center
National Railroad Museum
Sexual Assault Center
Girls on the Run
Curative Connections
The Volunteer Center
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Click Here 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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St. John's Homeless Shelter has a remarkable group of ladies who go by the name "The Laundry Ladies"! For the past 8 years, these incredible women have volunteered their time every Monday year round at the Shelter washing, drying and sorting laundry from 9 am - Noon! Because of these women, the Shelter's guests have a little more dignity in their hard lives when they can put on clean clothes, or know they are sleeping in a clean bed.
These women have put themselves aside and offered their time in the laundry room even though it requires a lot of physical work. Because of them there are clean blankets and towels for the guests and each guest can have that wonderful feeling that we may take for granted, putting clean clothes on after a shower! Everyone feels better in clean clothes and the laundry ladies make that happen.
The Shelter has greatly benefited from having them volunteer their time and are forever grateful for all that they do for the Shelter and the guests!
Click here to congratulate our Volunteer of the Week and like this on Facebook!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Literacy Green Bay is looking for volunteers to help in their childcare program, Monday through Thursday mornings from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Volunteers can volunteer for two hours a week or more. If you love working with young children who range in age from one year old to kindergarten, please contact Laurie Laurent-Hyland at 920-435-2474, ext 107
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NEWEYE Media is a new cutting edge media source for the surrounding villages and towns in Brown County. Municipal governments in Brown County are able to join the network, and in return are able to run entertaining and education content on their very own community specific channel. They are in need of volunteers who love technology and can help in the following areas:
graphic design, IT, mobile camera operation, and administrative help. If you have a knack for technology and want to be a part of something new and exciting, please contact Brian Lueth at
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National Railroad Museum's Polar Express will be pulling into the museum from November 18th - December 4th! The Polar Express features a live rendition of the Hot Chocolate Dance followed by a dramatic reading of the Polar Express book. If you would like to help make and hand out hot chocolate, help with reindeer games or be a steward on the train, please contact Greg Balza at 920-437-4623, ext. 13, or at
gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org.
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The Sexual Assault Center is looking for volunteers and interns to work as Sexual Assault Advocates in Brown County. All advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of Sexual Violence. Advocates play an important role in victims' healing process as they not only field incoming hotline calls, but also respond to hospitals or police stations to provide immediate support and information. Interns provide additional support and legal advocacy. They can sign up for two shifts each month that work with their schedule and attend monthly meetings with other advocates, to maintain protocols and expand knowledge. Our next training starts November 2nd. For more information contact Chelsey Steffens at
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Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin Fall 5k needs volunteers to help with the Girls on the Run Celebration 5k on Sunday, October 30th at 2 pm. Volunteers will fill goody bags and sort 5k race shirts according to teams and sizes. Volunteers are also needed the day of the event on Saturday, November 5th from 5 am - 1 pm. For more information, please contact Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866 or
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org.
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Curative Connections has an URGENT need for volunteer drivers for seniors and individuals with disabilities. They offer a flexible schedule, 4 or 5 hours shifts Mon - Fri, from 7:30 am - Noon, or Noon - 5;00 pm. Vehicles are insured and provided by Curative and do not require ad CDL license. You must be at least 18 with a valid WI drivers license and good record. If you are retired, student, or a corporation looking for volunteer opportunities for your employees, please contact Tina Whetung at 920-227-4272 or
twhetung@curativeconnections.org.
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County
is gearing up for Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 22nd!
Whether you are a first-time or a lifetime volunteer, you can make a difference in your community by participating in our biggest event of Fall!
Volunteer and make a difference in the life of a senior or person with disabilities. We need compassionate individuals and groups to help us rake yards and do other small yard chores throughout the Green Bay Area. For more information please call 920-429-9445 or visit www.volunteergb.org/madd
for a list of current opportunities.
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Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?
Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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Wishlist
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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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Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary:
Dog: Purina Dog Chow, large ceramic food dishes (6 cup), little giant 8 qt flat-back bucket, the loops 2 leashes, almost indestructible ball, Kong, JW Pet & Tuffy brand toys; Cats: HALO grain free dry cat food, Friskies pate (canned), Purina Kitten/Cat Chow, (original), DuraScoop original cat litter scoop.
Please consider donating the requested item to this organization by dropping off at 2255 Fox Heights Ln, Green Bay, WI. Donations can also be dropped off at the Volunteer Center of Brown County (984 9th St., Green Bay). All donations are greatly appreciated!
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Upcoming Events/Fundraisers
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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes is having their 4th Annual event this Saturday, October 15, at Hagemeister Park. Doors open at 10am and walk will begin at 11am. Men wear high heels while women wear comfy shoes on this one-mile walk to raise awareness of and support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. All proceeds benefit
Golden House and
Sexual Assault Center of Family Services.
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BIG Book Sale which is sponsored by the Friends of the Brown County Library, is an event not to be missed! The event is November 1 - 5 at the Central Branch and they will be offering more than 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, audio books and more. This is the primary fundraiser for the Friends of the Brown County Library and a book-lover's dream!
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Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin 5k will hold their Celebration 5k on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Fox Valley Technical College.
Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games.
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Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?
Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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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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