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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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Click Here to list opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Volunteer Connect Powered By:
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 Volunteers of the Week
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Herbie Haes started volunteering at Freedom House in October after telling his parents that he wanted to help kids in the community that have less than he does. Herbie serves at least twice a month and cleans, organizes, and is working on a vision to host a family game night for the families at Freedom House!
Herbie is an extremely motivated young man. He will do any task that is asked of him with a smile on his face. Herbie has helped keep the pantry organized, swept and mopped salty floors, and made sure that the family room is clean and conformable for families to enjoy together. Herbie loves meeting new people and hearing their stories. He is only 8 years old and has inspired everyone at Freedom House, staff and families alike!
Thank you, Herbie, for your volunteer service!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is looking for a volunteer to help them out with yard work. This could include mowing the lawn, trimming hedges and sweeping outside. Hours for this position are flexible. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Michael at 920-429-9445.
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Curative Connections is looking for a volunteer who loves to teach all kinds of crafts! This volunteer would be assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities. If you are looking for something rewarding to do with your crafting skills, they would love to have you share your talents with the people at Curative Connections! For more information, please contact Megan Domnick at 920-593-9576 or mdomnick@curativeconnections.org.
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House of Hope wants you to join them for one of their May volunteer orientations! Dates for this orientation are Thursday, May 12 from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm or Monday, May 23 from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. This one hour orientation focuses on House of Hope, the population they serve, and how you can help. If you are interested in attending, please contact Beth Hudak at 920-884-6740 or
beth.hudak@houseofhopegb.org.
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Brown County 4-H Summer Camp is currently lookng for a food service director (head cook) for June 10-18 at Camp Bird in Crivitz. This is a paid position. The food service director is paid $1051 for their time at camp, and private lodging is provided for the kitchen staff. For more information or to fill out an application, please contact Melinda Pollen at 920-391-4613 or melinda.pollen@ces.uwex.edu.
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Heartland Hospice is recruiting volunteers to help in their West De Pere office. Office volunteers help with administrative tasks so that the hospice staff have more time to attend to the needs of their patients and their families. Scheduling and frequency is based on your availability. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, call 920-336-6455 and ask to speak to a Volunteer Coordinator.
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The Brown County Library is looking for volunteers for their Family and Friends Movie Night! The movies are on Monday and Thursday nights and all start at 5:30 pm. The dates they are looking for help are June 16 for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, August 22 for Miracle, August 25 for Cool Runnings and August 29 for Chariots of Fire. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Stephanie Glime at 920-448-5840 or glime_sa@co.brown.wi.us.
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The Center for Suicide Awareness
is looking for volunteers for Bash for the Brave! This event will take place on May 14th 2016 at the Starlite Club in Kaukauna from 10 am-11 pm. This event raises awareness about suicide in the veteran and emergency personnel populations. They need volunteers to help with bands, a car show, a pig roast, a resource fair, and other general duties. For more information, please contact
Mike Crum at mike@centerforsuicideawareness.org or click Here to sign up to volunteer!
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The CP Center is in need of volunteers to help with their Friday morning swimming lessons. Volunteers are needed from 9:00-9:30 am. No experience is required! For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Liz Carlson at 920-337-1121 x1223 or
lcarlson@cp-center.org.
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore wants you to donate to their annual tool drive!
With spring fast approaching, now is a great time to clean out your basements, garages or tool sheds. They are looking for donations of tools that are new or used, in good condition. Donations of these tools will be sold in the ReStore to help them raise money for the construction of Habitat homes in Brown County.
The Spring Tool Drive will be held April and May during regular store hours. Churches, school groups, businesses and other organizations are also encouraged to help them collect tools. Please contact them at 920-338-1650 for more details on how to get started on your own tool drive for the ReStore.
Donations will be accepted at the ReStore anytime during store hours: Monday-Friday: 10 AM-6 PM and Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM. We are closed on Sundays. Tool donations can receive a potential tax deduction, so make sure to ask for your donation slip.
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Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?
Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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Upcoming Events/Fundraisers
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American Red Cross wants you to join them for Zero2Hero. Zero2Hero is a program designed to allow individuals interested in joining the Red Cross to do so quickly, while minimizing barriers. Zero2Hero consists of a Friday evening session, all day Saturday and a half day on Sunday. You can go from zero Red Cross experience to a trained disaster services volunteer in just three days. The training will take place at the Red Cross in Green Bay on
May 6, 7 and 8.
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The Green Bay Botanical Garden wants you to join them for TasteBud, an evening filled with culinary delights, blooming buds, a silent auction and more on Thursday, May 12 from 5:00-8:00 pm. TasteBud will feature live music and a variety of delicious food and drink tastings. Come prepared to bid at the auction, eat some tasty food, and have a great night!
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Enterprising Nonprofits will be talking place Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.This is an all-day interactive conference that allows for-profit and nonprofit business leaders, executive directors, business development directors, and volunteer coordinators to collaborate and share best practices. The nonprofit community is integral to our day-to-day quality of life and long-term success.
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Hope4Vets is sponsoring an outdoor theatre event for military families! This free event is Wednesday, May 18 at the Veterans Manor from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and networking with other military families. Bring your family, chairs and blankets and watch the military movie "Max".
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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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