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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Saturday, October 27
This is a national day of service with a local impact!
Help seniors & individuals with disabilities take care of yard work they aren't able to do on their own. Alternatively, volunteers may also help out at various local non-profits with projects they may need done around their facilities.
If you or your group would like to volunteer your time (on October 27 or any time that week), please fill out the form found
here
. The forms can be downloaded, filled out on your computer, and emailed back to us at
volunteercenter@volunteergb.org
. Or you can print them out and mail to us at 984 Ninth St., Green Bay, WI 54304.
Once we receive your form, we'll add you to our list and will be in contact with you in October to arrange the details.
Volunteers are invited to stop in for the
Make A Difference Day Kickoff Event!
8:30 a.m. October 27
at the Volunteer Center
Enjoy snacks and coffee
Meet other volunteers
Get motivated for a great day of service!
Questions? Contact the Volunteer Center of Brown County at
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Erika Bradley is our Volunteer of the Week!
Operation Snowball (OSB) is a national organization that promotes alcohol and other drug abuse prevention through building a “Community of Caring” so that high school-aged teens can build positive friendships and relationships.
Erika came to the third Operation Snowball event which was held in Fall of 2012. She came to OSB because she worked with one of the other adult leaders who convinced her to check out OSB. Erika came to the event as an adult small group leader – just taking a leap of faith because she liked kids and helping the community. Little did she know the extent to which her involvement would expand to the critical year-round service she provides today! Even when Erika moved away from Green Bay, which would be a perfectly understandable reason to back off a little bit, she stayed just as active and ensured that electronic communication and videoconferencing was available if she couldn’t attend. Erika has demonstrated by her actions that she is dedicated to this program and dedicated to the kids.
Erika has been an adult director with OSB for the better part of the last 6 years.
The Green Bay chapter sponsors two weekend retreats per year with team-building and leadership activities, community speakers, and recreational events. Erika is involved on a year-round basis planning these events. OSB brings teens together from different cultural backgrounds and identities and helps them see how there is far more that unites us than divides us.
Erika serves as one of two primary contacts working with site reservations, budgeting, and other administrative tasks and over the past few years, Erika has taken on more and more of these responsibilities. In addition to the weekend events, there are evening meetings and training sessions throughout the year that she coordinates. (Adults handle the administrative setup and teach the teen leaders to train their peers.) Almost all of the adult leaders, including Erika, work full-time and a true team effort is needed. Erika’s support ensures that there are always at least two knowledgeable adults available to assist the organization as needed. Quite frankly, Erika is fantastic at day-to-day organizational tasks and assuming some of those duties has kept us running much more smoothly.
Erika is busy for hours every day leading up to the event, and the 3-day events keep her busy from early morning to after midnight. She also is involved in setting up follow-up meetings. Erika not only inspires students within our program, she carries her energy out into the community and draws others in.
Thank you, Erika, for your ongoing dedication to Operation Snowball!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Gallery of Hope - September 23-24
Help setup the lighting and with art gallery set-up as well as running the event - greeting people, getting them registered and collecting money toward the end of the evening. Gallery of Hope is an annual fundraiser. September 23 - Setup (Evening); September 24 (morning - pending if set-up is finished on Sunday), Help at the event - registration, ushers, donation collection, etc (5:00 pm-9:00 pm). Minimum age: 14.
Freedom House Ministries
- Lydia Davison
920-432-4646 x1113
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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. Volunteers will receive a free lunch and an event t-shirt. 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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Christmas/Coats Interviews - October 2-11, October 15, October 20 and December 3
Adult volunteers are needed to assist the Salvation Army in signing up families in need of Christmas assistance. Note: Volunteers seeking Christmas assistance from the Salvation Army are asked not to volunteer in the program and/or department in which they are receiving services.
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Water Station at Bellin Women's Half Marathon - October 6
Setup, fill, and distribute cups of water and Gatorade to runners. Clean up cups and station after the runners pass. Volunteers will help promote the Girls on the Run youth development program by hosting a water station. 7:30-10:00 am. Minimum age: 10.
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
- Kathy Olson
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Pink Pumpkin 5K Run - October 6
Seeking 15 volunteers to hand out water to the runners who come by. The water station is in Jackson Park across the street from the YWCA. 7:15-9:15 am.
YWCA
- Mike Walsh
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Green Bay Signature Chefs Auction
- October 16
Help with setup, sell raffle tickets, live auction spotters, auction spotters, fund the mission recorders, auction pick up and clean up. 5:00-9:00 pm.
March of Dimes
- Alyssa Birkholz
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Spooktacular Halloween at Heritage Hill - October 20
Help with event setup, staff event stations, greet attendees, run games, hand out candy and/or help with cleanup. Various shifts between 1:30 and 8:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
Heritage Hill State Park
- Margaret Karius
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Green Bay Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon/5K
- October 28
100 volunteers to work in various capacities including registration, water stations and course marshal during the race. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits their mentoring programs in Brown, Door and Shawano counties. Most shifts are between 6:30-9:00 am with a few needed between 9:00-11:00 am.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin
- Joy Wick
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Coats for Kids
- November 8, 9 and 10
Help keep a child warm this winter by volunteering for Coats for Kids. Unload and setup the gym (Nov. 8); Gym setup, hang coats and organizing (Nov. 9); Check-out table, shop with the families, gym cleanup. etc. (Nov. 10). Various shifts each day. Coats for Kids takes place at the Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd, Green Bay.
Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Dining Site Volunteers - Ongoing
Greet diners, serve meals, maintain a clean dining area, check-in diners for meals, and more! Fun environment and a great opportunity to connect with older adults and persons with disabilities in our community! Meals are served weekdays from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Flexible schedule. Volunteer applications are available on the
ADRC website
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Aging & Disability Resource Center
920-448-4300
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Hospice Volunteer - Ongoing
Provide companionship, emotional support, and offer family support to hospice patients. Volunteers will spend time with the patient as often as they can visit patient each month. No minimum age.
AseraCare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
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Piano Volunteer - Varying Dates
Looking for individuals who would be interested in volunteering to play the piano for Aspiro clients on an on-going basis. Shifts can be flexible during business hours of 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Minimum age: 16.
ASPIRO
- Angie Plutchak
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Patient Companion Volunteer - 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 Volunteer - 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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Mentors for Parents - Ongoing
The Parent Pals Program seeks volunteers to be mentors to parents who are in need of learning daily life skills such as budgeting, nutrition - meal planning, shopping, preparation; organizing their household, developing family routine, living economically by utilizing thrift stores, Goodwill, St. Vincent DePaul, Paul's Pantry, rummage sales, etc. Some parents simply need a supportive volunteer to listen to them and be a "sounding board." Matches are made based on compatibility. Volunteers receive ongoing match support and the opportunity to attend regular volunteer "share" meetings. Mileage reimbursement is available at the annually established rate.
Volunteers see their assigned parent at least twice per month.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Jamie Chaudoir
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County - Training dates: October 25, October 29, November 3, November 5, November 8 & Swearing in Ceremony date to be determined
Help make a difference in a child's life by dedicating your time and talents to children, particularly children who have been abused or neglected. Usually 1 hour per week, with a one-year commitment. Fall training dates and times:
10/25
: 5:30–9:00 pm;
10/29
: 5:30–9:00 pm;
11/3
: 8:30 am–4:00 pm;
11/5
: 5:30–9:00 pm;
11/8
: 5:30– 9:00 pm;
Final date is to be determined
: Swearing in Ceremony. Minimum age: 21
CASA of Brown County
- Sarah Quinette
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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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GB Metro Girl Scout Cookie Program - December 2018-May 2019
Oversee the cookie management for troops in East Green Bay and Denmark, working with troops to ensure they have a successful cookie season, computer entry, training, sorting recognition for girls after the sale, setting up the cookie distribution event and answering questions from leaders. Flexible schedule, but the volunteer would need to be available for some evening training's and to conduct some evening training's with volunteers. Minimum age: 18.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Kristin Gallagher
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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Friendly Visitor Volunteer - Flexible
Would you like to bring a smile to a hospice patient? Join the Heartland team and visit with hospice patients who are looking for companionship and some one-on-one time talking with someone. Volunteer times are flexible to your schedule and the patients.
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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Drivers Needed for Senior Program - Ongoing
Need volunteers to transport seniors to and from shopping trips and monthly events. Volunteers must go through a background check and have a clean driving record. Salvation Army vehicles will be used. Shifts Vary.
The Salvation Army
- Jean VandenLangenberg
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Special Project Painting - Ongoing (short term)
Volunteer your painting skills to help St. Vincent de Paul gussy up the inside of the East thrift store. The shelving is new, the stock is constantly new, and now they are looking to you to help them paint and personalize the East thrift store. Volunteer according to your schedule.
St. Vincent de Paul
- Lynn Mullins
Christmas Tree Dymano - Ongoing
Every day's a holiday for people who enjoy assembling Christmas trees. Gently donated Christmas trees need to be re-created and readied for sale in the thrift stores. Flexible schedule: between 8:00 am-4:00 pm, weekdays.
St. Vincent de Paul
- Lynn Mullins
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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 yes, 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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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Openings Available for Advocacy Training
with the Sexual Assault Center
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Training in 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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Habitat Crew Information Meeting
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Monday, October 1
9:00-10:00 am
Festival Foods, 2430 University Ave, Green Bay, WI
Join the Habitat Crew for World Habitat Day! The Habitat Crew is a social group of men and women who regularly volunteer and invest their time with Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore. Whether you’re a master carpenter or have never picked up a hammer, a serving heart is all that’s required. Celebrate World Habitat Day with us and learn about all the opportunities to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore!
Contact: Jennifer Maier
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To provide free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining VA and other government benefits earned through service, as well as transportation to the VA medical Centers and VA Clinics around the state.
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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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