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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to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
Volunteer Connect Powered By:
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First Annual Community-Wide Volunteer Expo
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First Annual
Community-Wide Volunteer Expo
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KI Convention Center
Tuesday, September 18
3:00-7:00 pm
Enjoy a
free
afternoon of networking, conversation, and light snacks with many of Brown County’s nonprofit organizations. Learn more about helping to serve your community.
Meet with 50 local nonprofit organizations who are just waiting to talk with you about how you can strengthen our community by volunteering!
Questions?
Contact Melissa Jagodinsky at 920-429-9445 or americorps@volunteergb.org
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Mary Miller is our Volunteer of the Week
as well as our WPS Volunteer Leadership Award Recipient
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Roy T. Bennett once said, “Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own.” Mary Miller has done just that as a volunteer for
Encompass Early Education and Care, Inc
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During her tenure with the organization, she has served in many capacities, including three six-year terms on the Board of Directors, chair of and volunteer for the Big Event for Little Kids, and numerous task force committees. Under her leadership, Encompass was able to accomplish several key goals that have brought the organization into the future and helped them to meet their mission to care for and educate children, giving them the tools they need for success in school. For the thousands of children who have benefited from Encompass’ services over the last 30 years, Mary Miller is an unsung hero.
Mary believes in the power of YES! and inspires others to believe that anything is possible if we are willing to just say yes. Passionate about providing every child the opportunity for success in school through early education, Mary’s work with the Big Event for Little Kids has raised over a million dollars to offset the cost of childcare for families in need. Because of her efforts, parents of all socioeconomic backgrounds can have the peace of mind of knowing that their children are well cared-for and are being given the tools they need to prepare for both their education and their lives.
Mary has helped Encompass navigate through challenges to better serve its children, families, and teachers. As chair of a search committee seeking a location for a center on Green Bay’s west side, Mary found a facility on a bus line, centrally located to serve an area in need of affordable childcare. She also showed great concern for Encompass’ teachers, finding innovative ways to compensate them for their hard work while keeping salaries from raising costs for families.
Thank you, Mary, for literally giving thousands of children the opportunity for success!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Downtown De Pere Thursday Farmers Market - Thursdays (Now-September 27)
Set up - help with the set up of booths, tables, chairs, etc.; Market greeter - hand out summer produce bags as well as summer event brochures to market attendees; Beer tent - serve craft beer while handling cash payments; Take down - help with the take down of booths, tables, chairs, etc. 1:00-9:00 pm with various duties and shifts. Must be 18 years or older to work the beer tent.
Definitely De Pere
- Kendall Tilkens
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Volunteer Orientation at Habitat ReStore - August 11, August 14 or August 22
Come and learn what volunteer roles are open at Habitat ReStore. Meet the staff and receive a tour of the facility. Great volunteer opportunities for the entire family and corporate groups. Set your own schedule. Regular Volunteer jobs include cashier, merchandise prep, and donation pick up assistant. August 11: 9:30 am; August 14: 10:00 am; August 22: 4:00 pm.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Julia Drobeck
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Distribution for Tools for Schools - August 13
Help kids reach the head of the class as you help with the distribution of school supplies to qualifying families. Check-In will check and ensure that clients have the necessary forms and are eligible to receive assistance. Two Spanish and Hmong bilingual volunteers are also needed throughout the day. Registration volunteers will complete the sign up forms with the families.Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your scheduled shift to get trained on your responsibilities for the day. 8:45 am-12:30 pm or 12:30- 4:00 pm. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older.
The Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
920-593-2375,
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Annual Block Party - August 14
Assist with face painting, supervise a bounce house or the games, or support the bike rodeo. 4:30-8:30 pm. Minimum age: 14
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Girls on the Run Coach Bag Assembly - August 16
Help assemble 30-35 coach/team bags with all the necessary supplies for the Girls on the Run 10-week season. 6:00- 8:00 pm
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
- Kathy Olson
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6th Annual Community Day for The Gathering Place - August 23
Help with food preparation (to include grilling brats and hamburgers), serving, and clean up. 3:00-5:00 pm (food prep); 5:00-7:00 pm (serve food and clean up).
The Gathering Place
- Susan C. Mader
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Annual Chili Cook Off - August 26
Serve food and beverages in the concession area, help with bucket raffles, and/or sell contestant bowls for chili samples. All proceeds go to help kids in the community through their Books for Kids literacy campaign. Find out more on their website:
www.bellevueoptimists.wordpress.com
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Minimum age: 16 and up preferred; 18 and older for concession area.
Bellevue East Town Optimist Club
- Tom Deer
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Staff a Table at School Open Houses (Green Bay, Howard, Ashwaubenon) - August 27-31
Setup a table with materials and an interactive activity for families to stop at and collect information about the Girl Scouts. Shifts will vary by school, majority will be between 2:00-7:00 p.m., usually they run 2-3 hours per school. Minimum age: 18
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Kid's Autumn Adventure - September 29
Face painting
: Paint faces with water color painters, 4 patterns will be provided (in need of 6-8 volunteers).
Mask making
: Assist children in assembling pre-cut mask pieces. 6 patterns provided.
Scavenger hunt
: Assist children and event organizers as they search for park features.
Apple tasting
: Cut Apples and assist as needed. They are also in need of lunch line helpers, greeters and someone providing miscellaneous assistance to the organizers. 9:30 am-2:00 pm, in 2 or 4 hour shifts as volunteer prefers. Minimum age: 16 unless accompanied by an adult.
Thursday Breakfast Optimist Club
- Bert Gagnon
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Hospice Volunteering - Ongoing
Visit with patients and their families, assist with clerical support for the hospice staff, and aid in community outreach. You determine the amount of time that you are able to volunteer. AseraCare prefers the volunteers give at least one to two hours of support each week.
Aseracare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
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Parent Pals Volunteer Mentors - Ongoing
The Parent Pals Program of Brown County Health & Human Services Department is in need of mentors for parents. 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.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Glen Tilot
Filing Volunteers - Ongoing
Assist staff in filing paperwork in case files. Volunteers must be able to alphabetize, use a two-hole punch, and follow directions for specific parts of the file the paperwork needs to be inserted. Volunteers will be trained on where the specific paperwork needs to be filed. Reimbursement for parking and mileage are available upon request.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Glen Tilot
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County - Training dates to be determined
Help make a difference in a child's life by dedicating your time and talents to children; in particular children who have been abused or neglected. Usually 1 hour per week, with a one-year commitment. Minimum age: 21
CASA of Brown County
- Sarah Quinette
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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- to 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-Risk Schools - Ongoing (September 2018-May 2019)
The Girl Scouts are seeking troop leaders that are willing to be a role model to young women in the area. They are flexible with the volunteer's schedule and will provide training. Troops can meet weeknights or weekends for about 60-90 minutes, bi-weekly. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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Veteran Volunteers - Flexible
Join the We Honor Vets committee. Help with special projects, printing of veteran certificates, organize and help coordinate veteran events, and provide insight and feedback.
Heartland Hospice
- Amy Sadewater
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Gift Shop Volunteers - Ongoing
Greet/assist customers and operate a computerized cash register. Training will be provided. Volunteers must be dependable, have good customer service and communication skills, know how to use a computer and accurately handle money. Volunteers must be willing to work one four-hour time slot per week on an ongoing basis. Minimum age: 21.
Neville Public Museum
- Kathy Rosera
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Victory Garden at the National
Alliance for Mental Illness - Flexible
In search of volunteer gardeners to help with the maintenance of the Victory Garden. This is a therapy garden for individuals with mental illness. Opportunities available 7 days a week, during the day and early evening hours.
New Leaf Foods, INC.
- Kim Diaz
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Unity Resale Shoppe, LLC Volunteers - Varies
Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers for their Resale Shoppe located in Green Bay. Some of the tasks involved are receiving and sorting merchandise, 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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Volunteer Opportunities at the YWCA - Weekdays during the Summer months
Do you enjoy fashion? Do you love clothes? Do you know the difference between high-end and low-end clothing brands? If so, the YWCA Women’s Empowerment Center has a volunteer opportunity that might be right up your alley! They are seeking volunteers to help sort through and steam the beautiful clothing that is donated to the Women’s Career Closet and the new Madison Street Boutique. Online applications can be found on the
YWCA website
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otherwise feel free to pick up a paper application at YWCA Greater Green Bay, 230 S. Madison St. Tuesday-Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Friday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
YWCA Greater Green Bay
- Hannah Neece
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Summer Block Party at the YMCA
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Join us for a free night of family fun at our annual outdoor Summer Block Party! Enjoy bounce houses, games and fun activities for all!
August 14 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the East Side YMCA
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Book to Action Book Club
AUGUST'S TOPIC:
COMMUNITY VOICES - LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES
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Join us each month as we focus on a different community topic and volunteer opportunities that support the topic. If you would like to read a book on the topic, books are available at the Southwest Branch. If you are interested in this topic, but are not quite ready to volunteer, you can still join us to hear about local resources and to help continue the discussion about these important community topics. Books are available for checkout from the Customer Service Desk after the 1st of each month. We look forward to seeing you!
Monday, August 27
6:00 pm
Brown County Library
515 Pine St, Green Bay.
Please call (920) 448-5825 with questions or to register. Light refreshments will be provided.
Hosted by the Volunteer Center and the Brown County Library.
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Openings Available for Advocacy Training
with the Sexual Assault Center
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Training in August, September or November
Have you been inspired by the bravery amongst sexual assault survivors speaking out? Are you looking for a way to stand with those survivors and make a lasting impact in our community? If so, The Sexual Assault Center, needs you to join their volunteer team! No experience is necessary as all advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of Sexual Violence. A new training program prepares advocates and is more flexible for those with busy schedules. Self-paced learning modules combined with on-site training and shadowing experiences prepare advocates for this work. 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. Volunteers sign up for three shifts each month that work with their schedule and attend monthly meetings with other advocates, to maintain protocols and expand knowledge.
To inquire,
apply online
and the volunteer coordinator will send you more information to get started!
Available shifts: Weekday nights 5:00 pm-7:00 am; weekend days 7:00 am-7:00 pm; and weekend nights 7:00 pm-7:00 am
Contact: Chelsey Steffens
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The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay is offering a five day mediator training class which includes instruction on theories of conflict, overview and ethics of the mediation process and role- playing. Class is followed up with opportunities for observation and co-mediation of actual cases. The cost of the training is waived for those participants willing to volunteer for the Mediation Center.
Training Dates and Times:
September 20, 21, 25, 26 and one additional day TBD
8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To expose the community to as many healing arts as possible and to help others achieve the levels of health and happiness that they want to reach.
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AFFILIATE PARTNER 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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