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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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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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On Broadway, Inc.
Aging & Disability Resource Center
Altrus House
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Botanical Garden
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
Greater Green Bay YMCA
National Railroad Museum
Woodland Indian Art, Inc.
Aurora BayCare Medial Center
New Leaf Foods, Inc.
Feeding America
Cerebral Palsy
Unity Hospice
Freedom House
Heartland Hospice
Golden House
2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run
Heaven's Touch Ministries
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to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Registration is now OPEN for the
2017 Volunteer Center Golf Classic!
Individuals and Foursomes Welcome!
Dozen of Sponsorship and PR Opportunities!
Lunch, Dinner, Beverages and Exciting New Prizes!
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 Volunteer of the Week
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myTEAM TRIUMPH Angel Athletes
are the volunteers of the week as well as our
WPS Volunteer Awards Large Group Runner Up! myTEAM TRIUMPH Wisconsin Chapter is an athletic mentoring program that pairs individuals with disabilities (called "Captains") with able-bodied athletes (called "Angels") to compete in road races and triathlons. Angles serve as the legs and lungs of their Captains!
In 2015, more than 700 people in northeast Wisconsin volunteered to serve as Angel Athletes, with many participating in more than one race. Per the mission of myTEAM TRIUMPH, the time that they give does not simply encompass race day, but also time spent getting to know their Captains and preparing their bodies, minds, and spirits to enable their Captains to cross the finish line.
myTEAM TRIUMPH works to provide an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities to participate in endurance athletics. Without Angel Athletes willing to volunteer to push and pull Captains during races, myTEAM TRIUMPH would not be able to exist. Volunteers truly are at the heart of their mission, and without them their needs would not be met. When the Angels volunteer, it is a selfless act meant to recognize the true humanity in others, and in ourselves. Through they may go into it thinking that they are going to help those in need, whatever that need may be, they often come out the other side having been transformed themselves.
Many of the Angels comment that myTEAM has changed their lives for the better. Though they were runners before, they are now running for a different reason. When they train for races with myTEAM, training takes on an entirely different meaning. They work a little harder, and run a little longer, because the race is not about them or for them, but it is for their Captain. This is HIS or HER race and the Angels have the ability to help their Captains do something that they never thought they could do.
Thank you myTEAM TRIUMPH Angel Athletes for your dedication in getting your Captains over the finish line!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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On Broadway, Inc. has volunteer opportunities for their Farmers Market every Wednesday, from 12-8pm starting on Wednesday, May 31st - Wednesday, September 27th. Volunteers are needed to help with market set up, 12-3pm, which includes setting up tents and setting out garbage cans and must be able to carry at least 50 lbs., beverage attendant, 3-7pm and 5-8pm, includes
working a cash register and pouring beer in the bar area. Must be 18 years or older. For more information, please contact
Chelsea McGuire at 920-437-2531
or
Chelsea@onbroadway.org.
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ADRC, (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County) is in need of volunteers to help with their
Meals on Wheels program. They
deliver over 450 meals daily to home bound individuals and their caregivers in Brown County and rely on volunteers to help them with this mission!
Volunteers are able to choose one day a week, one day every other week, or even on day a month to deliver meals.....whatever fits your schedule! They offer mileage stipend for delivering and the best part of this opportunity is you get to meet a lot of wonderful people and definitely feel like you are making a difference in someone's life.
Meal delivery typically takes no longer than one hour.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age
, have a valid drivers license and car insurance. For more information, please contact
Sandy Groeschel at 920-448-4312
or
Groeschel_sj@co.brown.wi.us
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Altrusa House is in need of volunteers to help with one time chores. Chores would include window washing and some spring gardening. They are looking for volunteers who are willing to be on an on-call basis dependent on weather. If you are interested in helping out, they ask that you call Cheri Corcoran or Mary Pat Cumps at 920-884-6677. Please leave your name and contact information if no one is available to take your call.
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
will be offering volunteer information sessions on Saturday, June 3, 10-11am, Monday, June 12, 4-5pm, Thursday, June 22, 11am-12pm, and Saturday, June 24, 10-11am. These information sessions are for anyone interested in volunteering with the ReStore and learning about their partnership with Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity to provide decent and affordable housing in Brown County. These information sessions double as orientations for anyone who wants to sign up to volunteer. They have an URGENT need for Saturday afternoon cashiers from 1-5pm! For more information, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650, or volunteer@restoregb.org or sign up at: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/2755-restore-volunteer-information-orientation-sessions
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Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers to help with their "Annual Garden Fair Event" the weekend of June 2nd - June 4th! There will be more than 100 vendors of plants, garden art and other garden supplies set up for the weekend to show and sell their products. They have opportunities for everyone including but not limited to: admissions, concessions, plant pick up and more! Days and times volunteers are needed: Friday, June 2nd, 4-8pm, Saturday, June 3rd, 8am-4pm, and Sunday, June 4th, 10am-3pm. For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, Ext 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.
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Heritage Hill State Historical Park is in need of volunteers to help with their "Civil War Re-Enactment" taking place on Saturday, June 24th, and Sunday, June 25th. Volunteers are needed Saturday, 9-10am to help with event set-up, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4:30pm as general event volunteers, and from 4:30-6:30pm for event take down Sunday only. Volunteers will be helping with taking tickets, directing traffic, directing guests, helping with kids activities, and crowd control. For more information, please contact Liz Jolly at 920-448-5150 or liz@heritagehillgb.org. |
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Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin is in need of volunteers to help with their
"Butterfly Festival" on
Saturday, June 17th, from 9am-12pm. Volunteers are needed to run an easy activity to help Girls on the Run-Northeast WI spread the word about the program to families at the annual
Butterfly Festival at City Park in Appleton. Girls on the Run's mission is
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o inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. For more information, please contact Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866 or kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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Greater Green Bay YMCA is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to help with their "West Side YMCA Block Party" taking place on Tuesday, June 20th from 4:30-8:30pm. Volunteers are asked to help assist with face painting, carnival games, bounce houses and with the Kids Fun Run!
For more information, please contact Holly Nickerson at 920-436-9577 or holly.nickerson@greenbayymca.org.
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National Railroad Museum is getting ready for one of their biggest events of the year, "Day Out with Thomas" and they need your help to make this event a success! Volunteers are needed
Wednesday, June 21, through Sunday, June 25th, with morning shifts: 8am-1pm, afternoon shifts: 12:30-5pm, or all day shifts: 8am-5pm! There are numerous volunteer opportunities available that range from indoor games, to outdoor platform safety and everything in between!
For more information, please contact
Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or
gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org.
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Woodland Indian Art, Inc.
is looking for volunteers to help with their "Woodland Indian Art Show & Market" taking place Friday, June 30th - Sunday, July 2nd. Volunteers are needed each day in 4 hour shifts for various tasks. Hours volunteers are needed are as follows: Friday, June 30th, 8am-4pm; Saturday, July 1st, 12-8pm; and Sunday, July 2nd, 12-4pm. The tasks include but are not limited to: handing out programs, having guests sign the registry, watching artist booths, conducting surveys, assisting the photographer, and assisting artists with set-up or take-down as needed. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Rice at 920-301-8504 or lizr@woodlandindianart.com.
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New Leaf Foods, Inc. would like your help with their "Family Farm Day", Friday, June 23rd, 12-4pm to assist with set up, and Saturday, June 24th, 9:30am-3:30pm. (Shifts are in two hour increments starting at 9:30am) Volunteers are needed both days of the event to help with set up, registration booth, direct car parking, assisting food vendors, baby animal attendants, along with many other opportunities. For more information, please contact Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or kimr.diaz@gmail.com.
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Aurora BayCare Medical Center is in need of volunteers to help with their
Aurora BayCare Open Streets Green Bay on Saturday, July 15th from 8:30am-1pm. Volunteers are needed to help with
Route Assistance - Monitor street intersections along the route, encourage safety among participants, assist people who need to cross or enter the event route, alert emergency personnel if needed and provide information regarding activities along the route.
Activity Zones - Help make their zones fun and safe! All volunteer shifts are from 8:30am-1pm. For more information, please contact
Laura at 920-288-5528 or
laura.grovogel@aurora.org
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St. Vincent de Paul has an ongoing need for a
"Picture Framer" volunteer. This volunteer would be required to repair, clean and re-frame large pictures at their East Side processing center. This may also include researching signed oil paintings and numbered prints.
They offer flexible hours, so you can volunteer when it fits into your schedule. You don't need to be a Vincent van Gogh, but having a love of paintings and an eye for detail would be helpful. For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040, Ext 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Feeding America, located in Appleton, has an ongoing need for volunteers to help
9am-12pm, or 1-4pm Monday through Friday. Volunteers will participate in 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.
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CP Center is looking for high-school or college student volunteers to help with their community outings for the "Summer Transition Program". All entrance fees for the volunteers are covered by CP. Signup with a friend to give back and have a great time! CP's Summer Transition Program is open to student's ages 14-21 years old with physical and developmental disabilities. Student participate in a variety of activities at CP and throughout the community. Activities are designed to promote socialization and self-esteem. There are various dates/times available and offer both half and full day outings. For more information, please contact Danielle Schraufagel at 920-337-1122 ordschraufnagel@cp-center.org
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Unity Hospice is looking for
experienced seamstresses who are willing to volunteer their time and talents to sew "Keepsake Bears and Pillows", which are fashioned from articles of clothing belonging to loved ones who passed on. These bears and pillows are truly cherished by those who receive them and are a great comfort during times of grief and sorrow. There is a great need for volunteers who are willing to serve in this capacity and the
work can be done from your own home. For more information, please contact
Theresa VanDenPlas at 920-338-1111 or
tvandenplas@unityhospice.org
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Freedom House Ministries is looking for volunteers to help out with their
Childcare on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. During their stay at Freedom House, parents are required to participate in Financial Planning classes and a Parenting Gathering. They are looking for volunteers to provide childcare so that the parents are able to focus in these classes.
The kids are between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 yrs old. For more information, please contact
Lydia Davison at 920-432-4646, Ext. 113, or
lydiadavison@freedomhouseministries.org.
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Heartland Hospice is looking for volunteers to help their volunteer coordinator with various office tasks in their
Volunteer Department Office through the month of May. Hours would be
Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. For more information, please contact
Amy Sadewater at 920-336-6455, or
amy.sadewater@hcr-manorcare.com.
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Golden House is in need of Childcare Volunteers to assist with childcare during support group sessions on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30pm. Volunteers are needed to watch children ages 5 and under so their moms can find support, healing, and strength through support group. For more information, please contact Dina Borremans at 920-435-0100 or dina@goldenhousegb.org.
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2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run Sponsored by Bellin Health is scheduled for Saturday, July 22nd at 8am at Lambeau Field, with the 1k Kids Run on Friday, July 21st at 6pm. Registration for runners is now OPEN! This is always a great family friendly event not only to participate in but also to be a volunteer! There are hundreds of volunteer positions needing to be filled for both days from packet pick ups, registration, water stations, food tent and course intersections.
TO VOLUNTEER, GO TO:
To register as a runner, go to:
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Heaven's Touch Ministries is looking for volunteers to help them unload and reload 2 semi trailers located in Shorewood, IL. Volunteers are needed the full day on Tuesday, May 30 as they are only allowed one day to make the transfer from trailer to trailer. You will receive a tax receipt for your time and expenses. If you are able to volunteer or may know someone in the Shorewood, IL area, please contact Kelly Hawk at 920-713-6965 or heavenstouchmin@tds.net. |
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Golden House:
Pillows, kitchen garbage bags, multipurpose cleaners, tote bags, and laundry detergent.
Items can be dropped off at 1120 University Ave, Green Bay, 54302 or items can be dropped off at the Volunteer Center of Brown County, 984 9th St, GB, 54304!
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Community nonprofits need volunteers and goods to change the world. Please consider making some dreams come true!
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Feeding America will be featuring
"Street Music Week" the week of
June 12th - 16th! Volunteers are needed to help promote Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin during the lunch hour
12-1pm on college Avenue, in Appleton.
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New Leaf Foods, Inc. will be holding their
"Family Farm Day" on Saturday, June 24th!
Each year the Norsk Farm, which is owned by the Olson family, opens their farm to New Leaf for a variety activities (and baby animals!) including:
Pasture walks*Hay rides*Local food vendors*Free refreshments & snacks from Organic Valley*Homemade ice-cream*Working Sheep Dog demonstrations* Square-foot & container gardening*Bee-keeping*Butter making*Educational workshops and more!
This is a FREE event for the whole family but donations are appreciated!
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Greater Green Bay Habitat For Humanity ReStore's Spring Tool Drive
is in full swing!
With spring just around the corner, now is a great time to clean out your garages, tool sheds and basements and donate to the ReStore! The spring tool drive goes from
April 1 - May 31. They are joining forces with
Habitat for Humanity Wisconsin to collect tools to help support
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity's mission to build homes, communities and hope. They will accept tools that are new or used but in good condition. Donations may be made during normal business hours. For more information and store hours please contact
Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650 or
volunteer@restoregb.org.
YOUR DONATION MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
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The Farmory will be offering number 4 in their
2017 Summer Workshop Series on Saturday, June 3rd, from 8:30am-5:00pm. This workshop will delve into our local food system! Victory Garden Initiative and The Farmory are partnering to present this chance to examine your role in the food system and the roll we can take to make positive change. Prepare to connect, communicate, and inspire in this life-changing full day workshop. Contact
Brianna Henderson at 920-544-0789 or
brianna@nwgreenbay.org.
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Linda and Millard Fuller in Americus, Georgia. Their goal was to tackle a significant social problem - affordable housing for all. Habitat believes that everyone deserves a simple, decent and affordable place to live. Since 1976, Habitat has helped 6.8 million people find strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.
Our local Habitat affiliate, Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, was founded in 1987. In 2017 we will celebrate two major milestones including our 100th home build and our 30th anniversary as an affiliate.
Please visit Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity's website for more information.
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"AFFILIATE MEMBER PAGE"
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our new 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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