Volunteer Connect
02/16-02/22
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!
Content at a Glance:

    Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
    Parent Pals
    CP Center
    Heartland Hospice
     Salvation Army
    Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    National Railroad Museum
     Feeding America
     ASPIRO
    Big Brothers Big Sisters
    Community Circles of Support
    Greater Green Bay YMCA
    Unity Hospice
    American Red Cross
    The Volutneer Center of Brown County
    New Leaf Foods

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WPS Volunteer Award Nominations Are Now Open!

Consider what our community would be like without the efforts of volunteers.

The Heart of Gold Lifetime Achievement Award category, which is sponsored by Morgan Stanley, would be for a volunteer whose lifetime of service exemplifies notable achievement in community service. This award has typically been given to a volunteer who is 60+ years of age.

Please take the time to honor the enormous impact that volunteers make in our community by nominating an individual or group for one of the WPS Volunteer Awards. The Volunteer Awards program is put on by the Volunteer Center of Brown County and sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service.

The deadline for nominations is March 3, 2017.

Please visit our website to learn more about the WPS awards and to view the options for nomination:


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Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary's vision is "A world where the life of every companion animal matters...Every.Single.One."  Achieving this vision is not easy work. With more than 200 animals that require daily care, they rely on their volunteers to help run their organization.  Within their volunteer base are 14 lead volunteer positions serving in various capacities.  These leads are critical to providing direction, consistency and an example for their entire volunteer base. Their 14 lead positions have more than 90 years of collective Happily Ever After tenure!

Volunteerism with Happily Ever After is an everyday part of the organization.  Their volunteer commitments range from one time per year to one or more times per week. Their volunteer hours roll up to amass more than 22,000 hours per year. In their brief 10 year history, they have accumulated well over 100,000 hours of volunteer efforts.  This is something they are beyond proud of because it has allowed them to further engage with the members of our community to perform their work.

Simply put, without volunteers they would not be able to provide the services they do.  They have watched Happily Ever After transform the lives of both people and animals, being that the service their clients receive is a direct reflection of the passion and loyalty that come from the hearts of their volunteers.

Their volunteer base embodies the spirit of volunteerism in numerous ways.  Happily Ever After would like to thank all of their volunteers for helping make their dream a reality!  


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 GreaterGreenBayHabitatforHumanity Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is the organization chosen to receive proceeds from the 3rd Annual PI Day 5k Run/Walk held by the students of Leonardo Da Vinci School on Saturday, March 11 at 8am. In the past two years, the students have raised over $27,000 for Habitat for Humanity and are hoping for record attendance this year. If you are not a runner or a walker, you can still participate by volunteering.  They are in need of 20-40 volunteers to help them work the race course the day of the race starting at 7:30am. For more information please contact Allison Haltaufderheid at 920-619-1360 or alhaltaufderheid@gbaps.org or sign up to volunteer at:  https://raceroster.com/events/2017/10549/pi-day-5k-2017/volunteer/register
 ParentPals Parent Pals, a program of Brown County Health & Human Services are in need of year round volunteers to help mentor parents in need of learning skills such as: budgeting, developing household routine, meal planning, or just being an emotional support to an overwhelmed parent.   Volunteers see their assigned parent at least two or more times per month.  Matches are made based on compatibility. If interested, please contact Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023 or  tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
 heartlandhospice Heartland Hospice is in need of several volunteers to assist their volunteer coordinator in the volunteer department with various office tasks. Shifts are Mon-Fri between 9am-3pm. Volunteers are needed March - May.  For more information, please contact Amy Sadewater at920-336-6455 oramy.sadewater@hcr-manorcare.com. 
  thesalvationarmyThe Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for their Drivers for Seniors program. Volunteers are needed on Mondays at 8am and Wednesdays at 8am. Tasks would include picking up seniors and taking them shopping using a vehicle provided by the Salvation Army and on Wednesdays there may be an occasional field trip.  For more information, please contact Cheri Woodard at 920-593-2376 or Cherie_Woodard@usc.salvationarmy.org 
  greatergreenbayhabitatforhumanityrestoreGreater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be holding their next volunteer information sessions on Saturday, Feb 18th from 10-11am, and Friday, Feb 24 from 11am-12pm. These information sessions are for anyone interested in learning about Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore and how they work with Habitat for Humanity to provide decent affordable housing in Brown County.  The information sessions are led by the Volunteer Coordinator who will review the history of Habitat and ReStore, basics of volunteering, and a tour of the store.  It doubles as an orientation for anyone who wants to sign up to volunteer.  For a complete list of times and dates, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650 or volunteer@restoregb.org, or visit 
 nationalrailroadmuseum National Railroad Museum is looking for volunteers to help with their Great Bunny Train event taking place the weekends of April 1-2 & 8-9.  Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of fun activities which include arts and crafts, helping out with mascots and more. Shifts to chose from are 8:30am-1pm, 12:30-5pm or all day. (All day volunteers with have lunch provided) For more information please contact Greg Balza at 920-437-7623, Ext 13 or gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org  
 feedingamerica Feeding America is in need of volunteers to help with their donated food sort. Regular volunteer shifts are Monday through Friday with shifts being 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm. Feeding America is located at 2911 Evergreen Drive, Appleton, WI  54913. Volunteers will be participating in a packaging, labeling, sorting, or a cleaning project.  This could range from labeling and packaging canned goods to be shipped to food pantries, sorting meat products to provide meal programs with real protein for their members, or boxing up fresh produce to send to homeless shelters.  For more information, please contact Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689 or  lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org
  bigbrothersbigsisters  Big Brothers Big Sisters has an ONGOING NEED for individuals just like you, to become mentors for a child in their program. They have a goal of reaching 50 mentors in 50 days and only have until February 19th! It only takes one hour a week to change a child's life for the better, forever. Being a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you will ever do. For more information on how you can become a Big to a Little, contact Ann Nolan at 920-489-3547 or  annp@bbbsnew.org.
communitycirclesofsupport Community Circles of Support, a program of Goodwill Industries, has an ongoing need for volunteers to participate in weekly support group meetings for ex-offenders recently released from incarceration.  Opportunities include providing support at weekly Circles of Support meetings, conducting intakes with new participants, meeting 1:1 with participants, and/or transporting participants.  If you would like to be a part of the solution and have a genuine willingness to help others, please contact Danel Burchby at 920-840-3037, or  dburchby@goodwillncw.org.
greatergreenbayymca Greater Green Bay YMCA  is hosting their Indoor Triathlon event on Thursday, February 26th! Volunteers are needed from 6:45am-10:30am. Duties will include set up, clean up, to help keep times, count laps and act as cheerleaders!  If you have you ever been impressed by a triathlete's stamina and athleticism, here is your chance to help cheer on these athletes. Please contact Holly Nickerson at 920-436-9577 or holly.nickerson@greenbayymca.org, or visit their webpage: http://www.greenbayymca.org/events/ymca-indoor-triathlon/
 unityhospice Unity Hospice , which is a non-profit provider of hospice and palliative care services, is making plans to open the first ever Unity Resale Shoppe in the Green Bay area and they are looking for energetic, fun and amazing volunteers to help staff the store. The store has a tentative opening date set for April, and training of volunteers is ongoing.  Volunteers are needed for sorting, merchandising, cashiering, etc. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering in this inspiring enviornment, please contact Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 orklautenslager@unityhospice.org. 
  americanredcrossAmerican Red Cross is recruiting Disaster Action Team members for Northeast Wisconsin. These individuals are responsible for helping with fires, floods, tornadoes, etc. There are many capacities in which you can volunteer. They need help in all stages of the disaster cycle, from preparedness to response to recovery. Volunteers are needed in February and will be placed on a rotating schedule. For more information on how you can become a Red Cross Volunteer, please contact Lee Borofka at 920-227-4286 or lee.borofka@redcross.org.
 thevolunteercenterThe Volunteer Center is looking for individuals who would be willing to come in to help with light cleaning duties. This would include, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms (3 small), and emptying trash/recycling baskets on a weekly basis, and clean windows twice a year or as needed.  We are a small office located at 984 9th Street, Green Bay. If you or someone you know has a couple of hours of time to donate, please contact Eric Sponholtz at 920-429-9445 or eric.sponholtz@volunteergb.org.
  downtowngreenbay  New Leaf Foods, Inc is looking for volunteers to help vendors during the  New Leaf Winter Farmers Market.  Days of the market are Feb, 18 & 25 and March 11. Assistance is needed in the morning from 6:00am - 8:00am to help vendors carry goods from their cars and in the afternoon from 12:00pm-1:00pm to help with clean up.  For more information, please contact Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or  kimr.diaz@gmail.com, or visit https://signup.com/client/invitation/6775657374/1287440/false#!1287440/false/false 
CommunityParnterWishlistCommunity Partner Wishlist
Parent Pals, a program of Brown County Health & Human Servies Department:    Diapers (all sizes), wipes, gently used infant & toddler clothing, children's socks and underwear (all sizes).

Donated items can be dropped off at 111 N. Jefferson St, Green Bay, WI, or at the Volunteer Center at 984 9th St, Green Bay.

Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Community nonprofits need volunteers and goods to change the world.  Please consider making some dreams come true!
eventsEvents/Fundraisers
The Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive  is a joint project between the Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition and the United Way.  The drive runs from Feb 19 to March 12 and aims to collect hygiene products (everything from soap and shampoo to laundry detergent and diapers to cleaning supplies) for people in our community who are homeless or in need.  There will be several drop off locations throughout Green Bay, including the Brown County Volunteer Center located at 984 9th Street, Green Bay, WI  54304.

Golden House  will be holding their Show of Strength event on Friday, February 17 from 6-10pm. The event is being held at the Jet Air Hangar at Austin Straubel International Airport. This is an evening dedicated to raising awareness of the power of positive relationships. Enjoy a live performance by Chicago artist, ArtBeat Live, as well as culinary creations, live jazz and more.
 
 
NeighborWorks Green Bay in collaboration with the Green Bay Neighborhood Leadership Council will be  holding the event   "Green Bay Community Leadership Institute"  to take place on Saturday, March 4 at Southwest High School.  The goal of this one-day training event is to strengthen the voices and leadership skills of community residents and volunteer leaders.
Registrations are due by Friday, February 24 and can be done online at   www.nwgreenbay.org

CASA of Brown County would like you to join them for lunch at their  SOUPER BOWL Soup Cook-Off.  This will take place on  Saturday, Feb 18, from 11am-2pm at Vandervest Harley-Davidson, 1966 Velp Ave, Green Bay.  There will be raffles, door prizes, food & beverages and family fun.  This is a sponsored event by Vandervest Harley Davidson with all proceeds going to CASA of Brown County.
Big Brothers Big Sisters  will be holding their signature event "Bowl for Kids' Sake on Friday, March 10 from 5:30-9:30pm at the Gutter on 2310 Lineville Rd, Howard, WI. Each year half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters as they change how children grow up! Bowl for Kids' Sake is the perfect way for individuals to make an impact on their community.  No bowling expertise is required. Please contact Lisa Van Remortel at 920-489-3544 or follow the link below.

Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?   Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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Bellin Health

Bellin Health is a community-owned not-for-profit organization responsible for the physical and mental health of people living in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We exist to serve others through patient care excellence and innovative program designed to positively impact health in our region. We are steadfast in our commitment to providing compassionate, safe and reliable care, while continually improving the value we provide to customers and communities within our region.

Please visit Bellin Health's website for more information.

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