Volunteer Connect
11/9 - 11/15
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Volunteer of the Week
Barbara Kane is our Volunteer of the Week!

Barbara has been a driving force and an active leader with the Friends of the Brown County Library (FBCL) for over eight years. Barbara works year-round to help raise funds, coordinate book sales, promote literacy and the library and support the library staff and the community. Barbara has also been a board member since 2008. Between board meetings, the used book sales and the Branch Buddies activities, Barbara volunteers hundreds of hours a year for the Friends of the Brown County Library.

One of the biggest fundraising activities the Friends group coordinates is the bi-annual Used Book Sale. Barbara has assisted with these sales since 2008 and has been the lead chairperson since 2010. The Used Book Sales require year-round work and Barbara has continued to improve the Used Books Sales through process upgrades, recruiting key volunteers and finding corporate supporters throughout the community. With Barbara's leadership and assistance, the Friends group is able to provide the funds for the library to purchase innovative technology, trying new processes and equipment to support the increased efficiency of the library staff and to help support the ideas of the staff. These are things that could not be covered in the county budget and yet make our library the best possible place for our community.

Barbara is not only a truly outstanding volunteer, but she also has a way of bringing others together to support a shared goal, accomplish things that a lone individual could not do and create enthusiasm within the community. She is often working behind the scenes to encourage leadership in others, drum up community support and make sure all the details are covered. The Library, the Friends and the community are all lucky to have Barbara’s leadership and her spirit of volunteerism on their side.

Thank you Barbara for your leadership and continued dedication to the Friends!

Dated Volunteer Opportunities
Compassus Hospice is looking for a group of volunteers to help with their Hospice Bereavement Christmas mailing anytime between Monday, November 13th and Friday, December 8th. This activity is expected to take 2-3 hours and must be done between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm. Volunteers to package and address Christmas gifts for 75+ bereaved families who have received hospice services in 2016. For more information, please contact Karen Ganiard at 920-321-2004 or karen.ganiard@compassus.com.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County is in need of volunteers for their ADRC Magazine prep and delivery at the end of each month. Volunteers are needed to prep the ADRC magazine to be delivered (8am-9am) one Wednesday each month . Volunteers are then needed to deliver the ADRC magazine to local businesses (deliver on your own schedule) . Delivery routes that are available are: Suamico, East Green Bay/Bay Settlement, Downtown Green Bay/West Green Bay, Ashwaubenon/Oneida (near airport), West Green Bay/Ashwaubenon. Mileage stipend is available. For more information, please contact Stephanie Thomson-Hughes at 920-448-4300 or Thompson-hughes_SP@co.brown.wi.us
The Salvation Army seeks Realtors to assist with ringing bells for National Realtor Ring Day , on Friday, December 1 from 9:00am to 7:00pm. This day was created for Realtors to give to a cause dear to them, housing. Simply adopt the kettle of your choice for the day and have volunteers sign up to fill the shifts. The Salvation Army will recognize your company with a kettle topper sign at the adopted site and promote your efforts through social media and the media. Let’s partner together to support our community for the Greater Green Bay area. Times and places vary. Realtors adopt all 44 kettles for the day. For more information, please contact Shiloh Spredemann at 884-3077 or email bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org .
National Railroad Museum is looking for volunteers for their Polar Express shows. Volunteers are needed to usher people to their seats, to pass out/pick up hot chocolate, to help with reindeer games, etc. The shows are at 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm with select evenings from Saturday, November 18th through Sunday, December 3rd. They ask that volunteers arrive an hour before the first show on the specific date(s) they have signed up for. They encourage volunteers to help the whole night and they will provide dinner. For more information, please contact Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org
The Greater Green Bay YMCA i s looking for volunteers for their Turkey Trot on Wednesday, November 22nd from 1:30-6:00 pm and Thursday, November 23rd for various shifts . Volunteers are needed at the t-shirt, food and beverage, and pumpkin pie tents. Volunteers are also to act as course monitors (7:45-9:30 am).  For more information, please contact Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org
Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers to help with their 21st Annual WPS Garden of Lights show which runs from November 24-December 30. This event runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night for a total of 19 dates.Times vary. They are in need of over 50 volunteers each night and have opportunities for everyone! Complete details for the event can be found at: www.gbbg.org . Please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691 ext.105 or abasten@gbbg.org.

Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
Wellspring has an ongoing need for Wellspring volunteers . Volunteers will connect with guests through conversations, games, and on-site activities. Volunteers 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.
CP is looking for a Morning Volunteer Receptionist on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30am - 8:00am . The volunteer receptionist will serve as the CP's first point of contact for clients and visitors, both in person and on the phone. This volunteer receives free access to all of CP's swimming classes and open swim slots. For more information, please contact Danielle Schraufnagel at 920-337-1122 ext 1223 or dschraufnagel@cp-center.org.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has an ongoing need for volunteers to participate in a Food Sort, which takes place Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm . Volunteers will be participating in a packaging, labeling, sorting, or cleaning project. This could range from labeling canned goods to be shipped to food pantries, sorting meat products to provide meal programs with real protein, boxing fresh produce to send to homeless shelters, or packing bulk product into family friendly sized portions. For more information, please contact Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689 or lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org.
The Pals Program is in need of single adults, a married couple, or family matches as volunteer mentors for children three and older . Pals mentors spend time in recreational or learning activities two or more times per month with a child who has been referred by Child Protective Services due to the circumstances in their family. The matches are made based on compatibility. The children are typically in the home of their single parent, but some may have been in and out of foster care. The Pals match continues regardless of the placement and offers the child a consistent, positive adult for a match that can last a lifetime. The minimum commitment is one year.  For more information, please contact Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023 or tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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 800-990-9249 or klautenslager@unityhospice.org.
Literacy Green Bay has an ongoing need for Childcare Volunteers on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. Childcare volunteers would help the Childcare Instructor with the 1-5 year-old children of our adult learners. While our adult learners are studying English, we need volunteers to play with their children, read, do arts and crafts, and help with snack time. For more information, please contact Betsy Hanson at 920-435-2474 or bhanson@literacygreenbay.org 
Community Partner Wishlist
Wellspring:   Women's clothing and household items, paper towels, napkins, coffee, creamer, sugar and sweetener, condiments, lunch meat, cheese slices, yogurt, milk, fruit and salad vegetables.

Items can be dropped off at 413 Dousman St, GB, 54303, or at the
Volunteer Center of Brown County, 984 9th St, GB, 54304!
Community nonprofits need volunteers and goods to change the world. Please consider making some dreams come true!
Events/Fundraisers
Literacy Green Bay is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 15th at 9:00am or at 6:00pm. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about Literacy Green Bay and our various volunteer opportunities, most specifically our Adult Tutoring program. For more information, please contact Shelley Karnz at 920-435-2474 or skarnz@literacygreenbay.org.
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Affiliate Member of the Week
Who We Are
The Green Bay Chapter of DAV has approximately 800 members from Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties. The Chapter meets monthly on the 4th Thursday and invites all veterans to attend their meetings.
 
What We Do
The Disabled American Veterans provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining state and federal veteran’s benefits. DAV's services are free of charge. One of these services at the Green Bay location is transportation to the VA medical centers and VA clinics around the state. Local assistance is provided on a limited basis, depending on resources available.

Please visit the DAV Chapter 3 website for more information.

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