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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First Annual Community-Wide Volunteer Expo
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First Annual
Community-Wide Volunteer Expo
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KI Convention Center
Tuesday, September 18
3:00-7:00 pm
Enjoy a
free
afternoon of networking, conversation, and light snacks with many of Brown County’s nonprofit organizations. Learn more about helping to serve your community.
Participating Organizations
9th Street Wellness Center
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County
American Red Cross
AseraCare Hospice
Aurora at Home Hospice
Baird Creek Preservation Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern WI
Bikers Against Child Abuse
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
Brown County Historical Society
Camp Daniel
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County
Circles Green Bay
Community Circles of Support, a program of Goodwill Industries
Community Services Agency, Inc.
Compassus
Crossroads Community Campus
Curative Connections
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3
Encompass Early Education and Care, Inc
Freedom House Ministries
Friends of the Brown County Library
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Girls on the Run - Northeast Wisconsin
Golden House
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
Green Bay Area Operation Snowball
Green Bay Botanical Garden
Green Bay YMCA
Heartland Hospice
House of Hope
HSHS St. Vincent and St. Mary's Hospitals
Literacy Green Bay
March of Dimes
National Railroad Museum
National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
Neighborworks Green Bay
Neville Public Museum of Brown County
NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, a program of the Volunteer Center of Brown County
Salvation Army
Sexual Assault Center of Family Services
Shielded Hearts, Inc
Southerncare Hospice
St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter and the Micah Center
St. Vincent de Paul
Unity Hospice/Unity Resale Shoppe, LLC
UntitledTown Book and Author Festival
Violence Intervention Project
Volunteer Center of Brown County
Questions?
Contact: Melissa Jagodinsky at 920-429-9445 or americorps@volunteergb.org
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Michels Hall Service Program Students are our Volunteers of the Week!
Students living in the Michels Hall Service Program at St. Norbert College each commit to completing at least 30 hours of service throughout the academic year. The students focus on community building, poverty awareness, multicultural awareness, and mentorship at the YMCA, Freedom House, the Boys and Girls Club, Aldo Leopold Community School, Norby's Buddies, De Pere Police Department and Howe Community Resource Center.
The St. Norbert College students provide direct service to community members, primarily working with children in after school programs. Acting as positive role models, the Michels Hall Service Program participants support, encourage, and inspire youth in the local Green Bay area to be role models and examples of what it means to be a college student. These second-year college students are motivated to continue to serve after their year because of the impact that it has on both themselves and the community; they are being challenged to develop as active citizens while supporting others to grow with them. While they are involved in a variety of activities, they are present to listen and to give attention to those who need it.
The students in the Michels Hall Service Program always bring their smiles, positivity, and enthusiasm to service. Their presence and involvement at their service sites bring a lot of joy to those who they spend their time with. The students spend a lot of time simply paying attention to the youth of our community and it provides them all with a sense of happiness through the connections they make. One student explained, "[A student] was having a rough day and I sat with him to talk. In line walking to the playground he held my hand and we played together. It was just really affirming that what we are doing can make a difference for a day." The students are providing time to support growth, but they are also there to listen and show love to those who need it.
Thank you, Michels Hall Service Program participants, for being positive role models to children in our community!
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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
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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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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Parent Pals Volunteer Mentors - Ongoing
The Parent Pals Program of Brown County Health & Human Services Department is in need of mentors for parents. 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.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Glen Tilot
Filing Volunteers - Ongoing
Assist staff in filing paperwork in case files. Volunteers must be able to alphabetize, use a two-hole punch, and follow directions for specific parts of the file the paperwork needs to be inserted. Volunteers will be trained on where the specific paperwork needs to be filed. Reimbursement for parking and mileage are available upon request.
Brown County Health & Human Services Department
- Glen Tilot
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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; in particular 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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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- to 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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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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Hang Clothing - Ongoing
Prepare clothing for sale at thrift stores. Help St. Vincent de Paul help people in the Brown County area by donating your time to hang priced donated clothing on hangers. Openings on weekdays: 9:00-11:30 am or 12:30-3:00 pm. Minimum age: 15
St. Vincent de Paul
- Lynn Mullins
Fix Bicycles - Ongoing
Repair and prepare bicycles and related children's vehicles for sale in thrift stores.
Weekdays: Mornings or afternoons. Minimum age: 18
St. Vincent de Paul
- Lynn Mullins
Book Department Volunteers - Ongoing
Help sort and shelve books. Duties include marking books according to month and rotating stock as well. Fun, friendly environment! Varies - mostly mornings. Minimum age: 18.
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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YMCA Youth Sports Coaches - Saturday Mornings (September 15-October 27)
Youth Sports at the Y are game-based programs that teach children (ages 4-14 years) the fundamentals and rules of an individual sport. The Y also incorporates character development into the program of each sport. Sport schedules rotate throughout the year and include times for basketball, football, soccer, baseball and volleyball. Various shifts between 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Minimum age: 14.
Green Bay YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Volunteer Opportunities at the YWCA - Weekdays during the Summer months
Do you enjoy fashion? Do you love clothes? Do you know the difference between high-end and low-end clothing brands? If so, the YWCA Women’s Empowerment Center has a volunteer opportunity that might be right up your alley! They are seeking volunteers to help sort through and steam the beautiful clothing that is donated to the Women’s Career Closet and the new Madison Street Boutique. Online applications can be found on the
YWCA website
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otherwise feel free to pick up a paper application at YWCA Greater Green Bay, 230 S. Madison St. Tuesday-Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Friday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
YWCA Greater Green Bay
- Hannah Neece
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Book to Action Book Club
AUGUST'S TOPIC:
COMMUNITY VOICES - LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES
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Join us each month as we focus on a different community topic and volunteer opportunities that support the topic. If you would like to read a book on the topic, books are available at the Southwest Branch. If you are interested in this topic, but are not quite ready to volunteer, you can still join us to hear about local resources and to help continue the discussion about these important community topics. Books are available for checkout from the Customer Service Desk after the 1st of each month. We look forward to seeing you!
Monday, August 27
6:00 pm
Brown County Library
515 Pine St, Green Bay.
Please call (920) 448-5825 with questions or to register. Light refreshments will be provided.
Hosted by the Volunteer Center and the Brown County Library.
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Openings Available for Advocacy Training
with the Sexual Assault Center
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Training in August, 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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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To inspire lifelong learning by providing dynamic educational opportunities through the preservation of railroad objects, engaging exhibits and innovative programs.
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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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