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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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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Missy Heroux is our Volunteer of the Week!
Missy Heroux volunteers her service at Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary (HEA). Missy has two very important roles at HEA. Missy is both a hands-on dog walker and a dedicated events coordinator. Neither of these are a small undertaking, especially when performed with the passion that Missy brings to her duties. Yet Missy has figured out a way to balance them with ease, even while working full-time and while dealing with health issues.
As a dog walker, Missy provides extensive exercise and guidance to countless dogs in Happily Ever After's care. Missy has been walking dogs for over 7 years and has done so in Green Bay and Marion. She personally walks these dogs more than 1,100 miles per year. When Missy walks dogs, the dogs, other volunteers, herself and the eventual adopters of these companion animals all benefit. Many of these dogs need a sense of direction, they need an opportunity to trust in people and they need someone to love them unconditionally. Missy does that and then some.
Missy leads the planning, coordination and execution of two of HEA's core events (Beer & Biscuits and Steps for Pets): Beer & Biscuits - a beverage & food tasting event, which draws more than 600 people annually, and Steps for Pets, which brings together more than 250 community members and their pets for a 5k walk and fun-fest. In addition, Missy leads a committee of 7 to 10 individuals through monthly (sometimes more frequent) meetings to plan these events. She has recently volunteered to leverage her skills in event planning by leading an additional committee focused on smaller-scale fundraisers. All told, Missy's efforts help generate in excess of $50,000 towards the mission's work each year.
Thank you, Missy, for your dedication to the animals at Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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American Red Cross
is in need of volunteers for their upcoming
blood drive, on Friday, January 26, at Clarity Care - Home Health.
Volunteers will be assisting with light clerical work (e.g., checking in volunteers at the redistration table).
Shift is from 12:00pm-4:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Marie Kotoulas at 331-302-8966 or
Marie.Kotoulas@redcross.org
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American Red Cross
is in need of volunteers for
Throwback Prom, on Saturday, January 27, at the Barrel Haus at Badger State Brewing Company.
Volunteers will help with pre-event setup, event support (e.g., door greeters, ticket distribution, coat check, raffle ticket sales) and post-event tear down.
Shifts volunteers are needed:
10:00am for pre-event setup, 5:30pm-10:00pm for event support and 11:15pm until finished for post event tear down.
For more information, please contact
Dan Terrio at
dan.terrio@gmail.com.
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Green Bay Housing Authority
is in need of volunteers to
help individuals with tax intake form preparation on Tuesday, January 30, from 1:30pm-4:00pm
. Volunteers will h
elp residents of Mason Manor complete paperwork they will need before they meet with an onsite tax preparer. The form asks residents Yes/No/Unsure questions about income, expenses, life events, and health care coverage. Residents will know their individual answers but need help reading, understanding, and completing the form. For more information, please contact
Robyn Hallet at 920-448-3414 or
robynha@greenbaywi.gov.
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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 3, 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 3 from 7:00am-10:00am and 12:00pm,
depending upon the length of the training run for that day.
Other training run dates that volunteers are needed: Saturday, February 24; Saturday, March 10; Saturday, April 7; and Saturday, April 28.
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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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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CP
is looking for a morning greeter for the
Aquatics Desk
. Basic computer skills, friendly and welcoming disposition is requested. As a perk, this volunteer will receive free aquatics classes.
Shifts volunteers are needed: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30am-8:00am.
For more information, please contact
Emily Dale at 920-337-1122 ext. 1217
or
edale@cp-center.org.
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Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program
at the VA Clinic on University Avenue in Green Bay
are looking for
volunteer drivers
. The only requirements are a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Hours are flexible and weekdays only
. All vehicles have automatic transmissions. For more information, please contact
Dick Marbes at 920-562-8837 or 920-431-264 or
remarbes@sbcglobal.net.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
has an ongoing need for volunteers in their
DAV Transportation Office.
Volunteers will answer phones and log passenger information. Computer skills are necessary. Minimal interaction with veteran patients at the VA Clinic in Green Bay.
Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts. Shifts are from 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Dick Marbes at 920-562-8837 or
remarbes@sbcglobal.net
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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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Hospice Compassus
is seeking a person or persons to create
Bereavement Bears
using special fabric from a deceased loved ones' wardrobe. Assembly instructions and material will be provided by Compassus.
The bears would be assembled as often as families request and dependent on volunteer availability.
Become a part of something valuable and forever cherished. For more information, please contact Karen Ganiard at 920-321-2004 or
karen.ganiard@compassus.com
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Howe Community Resource Center
has an ongoing need for a volunteer to assist in
organizing the "Kids Closet" at Howe School.
Shifts and days are flexible, but would prefer someone who can visit on a consecutive schedule (ex: every Wednesday at noon).
A background check will be done on any volunteer(s) that will be assisting the school. For more information, please contact
Pam Miller at 920-448-7340 or
pmiller@gbaps.org.
Howe Community Resource Center
is looking for a volunteer to assist in
organizing school supplies for students at Howe School. Work will be performed at Howe Community Resource Center. Shift to be discussed - based on volunteer availability.
A background check will be done on any volunteer(s) that will be assisting the school. For more information, please contact
Pam Miller at 920-448-7340 or
pmiller@gbaps.org.
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St. Vincent de Paul
has an ongoing need for a
greeter/slip writer.
They are looking for individuals to provide a warm greeting, answers to questions, and write purchase slips. Your time allows St. Vincent de Paul to generate the money needed to help people in Green Bay. Training provided.
Multiple shifts available:
Wed. and/or Fri mornings from 9:00am-12:30pm; Mon. afternoons 12:30-4:00pm; or Mon./Thurs. evenings 4:00-8:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040 ext. 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Unity Hospice
, leaders in hospice and palliative care, 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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Wellspring
has an ongoing need for
Wellspring
volunteers
who will connect with guests through conversations, games, and on-site activities.
Volunteers will also help staff open or close and spend time with guests.
Additionally, there is some light housekeeping. No experience needed.
Shifts that volunteers are needed: 9:00am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or
angela.cheslock@lsswis.org.
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View Our Volunteer Times!
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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. 3, 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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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 Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Vision Statement
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
Fundamental Principles of the Global Red Cross Network
Humanity
Impartiality
Neutrality
Independence
Voluntary Service
Unity
Universality
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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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