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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Nominations Are Now Open!
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The 30th anniversary of the WPS Volunteer Awards is fast approaching! This is the largest community event that is focused on highlighting the efforts of our wonderful community volunteers. Our award categories include: Adult, Youth, Education, Leadership, Arts & Culture, Small Group, Large Group and Heart of Gold Lifetime Achievement. You can nominate different people or groups in different categories – don’t just limit yourself to one nomination!
Consider nominating a friend, family member, co-worker or fellow volunteer for the wonderful work that they are doing in the community. We challenge you to submit a nomination to recognize and celebrate their efforts.
30th Anniversary WPS Volunteer Awards
Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the KI Convention Center starting at 7:30 am.
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County Presents
VOLUNTEER ROW
at the Midwest College & Future Expo
Representatives from area nonprofits will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities and careers in nonprofits, as well as future internship opportunities. Stop by our booth to learn more about volunteering as a way to strengthen your skills, and to register to win a $25 gift card!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 4-7pm - Shopko Hall
MORE ABOUT THE EXPO:
Representatives from schools and organizations will be presenting information on their respective institution or organization to students from across the Midwest. Areas covered are advanced schooling, apprenticeships, scholarships and more. Students can also learn and plan for their futures by participating in seminars.
Admission and parking are FREE!
Questions? Contact Melissa Jagodinsky at (920) 429-9445
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Natalie Bomber is our Volunteer of the Week!
Natalie Bomber is a volunteer at Bethesda Thrift Store, and has done so for over a year. Bethesda is a nonprofit organization that helps those with development & intellectual needs. The profits they make help with the costs that insurance does not cover so individuals can lead a full and meaningful life. While at Bethesda, Natalie prices donated items and puts them on the floor to be sold. Natalie also helps pull items off the shelves to keep the store fresh with room for new things. She also does some daily housekeeping tasks, such as taking out the recyclables and the garbage. Natalie started out quiet and unsure, but she is now confident in her tasks and engages all others around her. Working with Natalie, who is a special needs volunteer, has helped realize the mission in a real everyday way.
Natalie inspires those around her at Bethesda, by giving them perspective for their own lives and challenges. She reminds them of the value of patience and the value of seeing everyone for their strengths. Natalie embodies volunteerism by continuing to put in her efforts with Bethesda when she has the option to be other places, doing other things.
Thank you, Natalie, for setting an example of what a positive, productive experience that volunteering at Bethesda can be!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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New Leaf Foods
seeks volunteers to assist with the
New Leaf Winter Farmers Market presented by Bellin Health
.
Volunteers will be helping 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.
Dates that volunteers are needed: Saturdays, February 10 and 24.
Two shifts available: 6:00-8:00am set up and 11:00am-1:00pm clean up.
For more information, please contact
Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or
kimr.diaz@gmail.com
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Green Bay YMCA
is in need of
water station
volunteers for the
Green Bay Cellcom Marathon Training Runs.
Volunteers will be working at water stations along the training run route.
Date and time that volunteers are needed: Saturday, February 24; Saturday, March 10; Saturday, April 7; and Saturday, April 28, from 7:00am-10:00am and 12:00pm,
depending upon the length of the training run for that day. For more information, please contact
Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or
laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org.
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Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin
is in need of volunteers for their
Tutu Fun Run
on
Saturday, February 10.
Volunteers will fill various roles including registering participants, slicing oranges and bananas, pouring coffee/hot chocolate, distributing water, directing participants on the course, or help with cleaning up after the event.
Various shifts available.
For more information, please contact
Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866
or
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org.
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Green Bay YMCA
seeks volunteers for their upcoming
Father Daughter Dance at the Broadview YMCA on Saturday, February 17 from 2:00pm-5:30pm.
Volunteers will help with setup, refreshments and craft areas, and clean up after the event. For more information, please contact
Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or
laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org
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The Brown County Library
is in need of a
concessions stand volunteer
for their
Stacks & Steeples events
. The volunteer must be reliable and must be cleared to work with money.
Dates and times that volunteer is needed: Sunday, February 18 and Sunday, March 4 from 12:00pm-3:15pm.
For more information, please contact
Stephanie Glime
at
Glime_SA@co.brown.wi.us.
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American Red Cross
is in need of volunteers for their upcoming
blood drive, on Wednesday, February 21, at Schneider.
Volunteers will be assisting with light clerical work (e.g., checking in volunteers at the registration table).
Shift is from 6:00am-12:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Marie Kotoulas at 331-302-8966 or
Marie.Kotoulas@redcross.org
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Golden House
is in need of volunteers for their Show of Strength event on Friday, February 23.
Volunteers are needed to help with event setup,
welcoming guests, at the registration table, at interactive art stations, auction, check out and clean up. Enjoy an evening of art and music while volunteering to support positive displays of affection.
Shifts that volunteers are needed: 9:00am-12:00pm, for event setup, and 5:00pm-11:00pm, at the event.
For more information, please contact
Dina Borremans at 920-435-0100 or
dina@goldenhousegb.org
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Encompass Early Education and Care
is in need of volunteers for their
Big Event, on Friday, April 6 & Saturday, April 7!
Volunteers are needed to help the children that come to each booth, to the food area, set-up & take down, and so much more! Volunteers are needed on
Friday, from 11:00am-1:00pm
, to help with set-up and on
Saturday, from 8:30am-4:30pm, for 3 hour shifts
. For more information, please contact
Maria Gillis at 920-469-1236 ext. 1114 or
mgillis@encompasseec.org.
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Brown County Health & Human Services Department
is in need of
mentors for parents
for the
Parent Pals Program.
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.
For more information, please contact
Glen Tilot
, Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator, at
920-448-6023
or
tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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Encompass
has an ongoing need for volunteers for their
Encompass Foster Grandparent Program.
Volunteers will assist children in the childcare classrooms. Small stipend for limited income seniors.
Volunteers must volunteer 15 hours or more per week. Monday-Friday, am or pm shifts available.
For more information, please contact
Katharine Kulkoski at 920-469-0283, ext 1110 or
kkulkoski@encompasseec.org.
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Heartland Hospice
is looking for
friendly visitor volunteers
to sit with their hospice patients.
You can bring the gift of friendship and enhance their quality of life through social visits by offering support and companionship. For more information, please contact
Amy Sadewater at 920-883-9767 or
amy.sadewater@hcr-manorecare.com.
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Sexual Assault Center of Family Services
is looking for individuals to
join their volunteer and intern team!
No experience is necessary. All advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of Sexual Violence. Our 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 through hotline, but also respond to hospitals or police stations. Interns provide additional support and legal advocacy. To inquire, email
csteffens@familyservicesnew.org
or call our hotline at 920-436-8899.
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St. Vincent de Paul - Green Bay
has an ongoing need for volunteers
to help keep accurate data records
. They are in need of detail-oriented volunteers to help keep accurate digital records of the many area people they serve. Type information from paper documents into their database using up-to-date computers in our Personal Service Center. Understanding of data confidentiality is mandatory.
Available shifts: anytime between 9:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday
. For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040 ext. 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Unity Hospice
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 920-338-1111 or
klautenslager@unityhospice.org
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Join us for the 8th Annual New Leaf Winter Farmers Market Presented by Bellin Health! New Leaf Market, Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and Bellin Health support the event which kicked off its 2017-2018 season on December 9th.
- Free to Attend!
- Vendors: Over 80 vendors including local meats, cheeses, bakery, vegetables, canned items, coffee, handcrafted art pieces and various local restaurants.
- Parking: Free parking in the Main Street Ramp with sky-walk to the KI Center.
- New Leaf Market: New Leaf Market is working to open a cooperative grocery store.
- Dates: Selected Saturdays (below) from 8 a.m. - Noon at the KI Convention Center (333 Main St.) in Exhibit Hall C.
- EBT: EBT will be available on site for select vendors.
Select Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm
KI Convention Center, 333 Main Street, Exhibit Hall C
These selected Saturdays:
Feb. 10, Feb. 24, and March 3
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Volunteer Orientation at Habitat for Humanity ReStore
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Join the ReStore to learn more about the ways you can help Habitat for Humanity build affordable housing by volunteering at the Restore. Attend this session and meet our staff and tour the facility. Our volunteer needs include cashier, assisting with getting merchandise priced and placed on the floor as well as helping our customers with questions and getting donations to their cars.
Multiple dates available:
Saturday, February 10 9:30am to 10:30am
Tuesday, February 13 10:00am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 27 4:30pm to 5:30pm
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Circles Green Bay Informational Session
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Join Circles Green Bay at this one hour informational session to learn more about their ongoing volunteer needs. Duration of commitment and tasks vary widely. They are looking for people to help with children's programming, meal prep, develop relationships with adults, greeters, clean up crews, cooking crews.....and more! Bring your home made skills or your professional skills and they will find a place for you!!
Multiple dates available:
Monday, February 12 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, February 26 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Green Bay Community Church
600 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay
Room 216
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Foster Grandparent Program Informational Session
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Join Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc. for an informational meeting to learn about the Foster Grandparent Program. Foster Grandparents are 55 years or older, meet limited income guidelines, and volunteer in Encompass childcare classrooms. Foster Grandparents receive a small stipend and mileage reimbursement. A win-win combination for seniors and children!
Tuesday, February 20 at 1:00pm
Aging & Disability Resource Center
300 S Adams St, Green Bay
Contact: Katharine Kulkoski, FGP Project Director, at (920) 469-0283, ext. 1110.
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Book to Action Book Club
Hosted by the Brown County Library
Book to Action Book Club
February's Topic: Child Abuse Prevention
Monday, February 26 at 6:00pm
Brown County Central Library
Book to Action Book Club: Child Abuse Prevention
Would you like to participate in a fun book discussion AND engage
with our community? We will read books focused on a different topic each month, and then meet to discuss the books. Hear about volunteer opportunities in our area focused on that month's topic and available resources.
Books will be available for checkout at the Central Library Customer Service Desk starting on Thursday, February 1.
Questions? Contact Melissa Jagodinsky at (920)429-9445
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission
To share our passion for improving quality of life through innovative healthcare, one person, one family and on community at a time.
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AFFILIATE MEMBER 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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