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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30th Anniversary WPS Volunteer Awards
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The 30
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Annual WPS Volunteer Awards were held on the morning of Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the KI Convention Center. The awards program is the result of a partnership between Wisconsin Public Service and The Volunteer Center of Brown County. The WPS Volunteer Awards recognize and celebrate individuals and groups who volunteer in the community for a wide variety of nonprofits. Over 1,700 local volunteers were nominated for one of eight awards sponsored by local businesses. The event is the largest in Brown County that honors the impact that volunteers have in the community. The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation joined in supporting the event by a Community Impact sponsorship increasing the award amounts to $1,000 for the recipients and $500 for the runners-up, which are gifted to the nonprofits of the winner’s choice. The Youth winners receive personal scholarships. Check upcoming editions of the Volunteer Connect to see this year's recipients and runners up.
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Founders Group of the Oral Health Partnership are our Volunteers of the Week!
The Founders Group of the Oral Health Partnership are our Volunteers of the Week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Small Group Runner Up.
Rarely have the words of Margaret Mead rung as true than when they applied to the founding board members of the Oral Health Partnership (OHP), "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has." Just over a decade ago, our communities' most at risk children were rushed to emergency rooms with severe, life-threatening , and completely preventable dental problems. One out of every three missed school days in Green Bay was due to dental pain -- back then the leading cause of missed school days! These kids suffered from horrible dental pain which many experienced for most of their lives. Untreated decay led to deadly abscesses and many tears shed. Worse yet, the ER's did not have dentists on staff, and so issues were treated with penicillin and minor surgeries, but not fixed. Why were poor children ending up in Green Bay's ER's, screaming in pain with desperate parents?
Green Bay, and the surrounding communities in Brown County, had a big problem with little kid's teeth. Like most large-scale intractable social problems, the factors that caused this situation were complex and not easily solved. In 2008, Wisconsin reimbursed dentists among the nation's lowest compensation rate for Medicaid dental. That low rate combined with other challenges kept most Wisconsin dentists from offering services to low-income children. Dentists have big hearts, and would volunteer services, but those efforts still left thousands of children without access to proper and regular dental care.
Other barriers to care involved space, equipment, and delivery constraints. The dental equipment needed to treat these children costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. At the time they started, these volunteers had no space available to see children, let alone the expensive equipment and dentists to perform treatment. That daunting community need, thousands of children aged 0-19 frequenting emergency rooms with dental pain, and the complete lack of money, space, and people to help these kids, is what the five founding members of the OHP faced.
By way of background information, fast forward to today in 2018, the Oral Health Partnership offers three full dental clinics on the east side, west side and centrally in Green Bay. OHP treats about 100 uninsured or under-insured children every weekday! They also offer two school-based teams that provide in-school dental teams to multiple school districts in and around Brown County. OHP has partnered with hospitals for treatment when more severe cases require anesthesia. The growth - from nothing to a 50 person dental not-for-profit - has been a journey with much work along the way.
Thank you, Founders of the Oral Health Partnership, for filling this HUGE community need!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Green Bay Garden Blitz - May 4, 5 and 6
New Leaf Foods, Inc
- Kim Diaz
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Green Bay Packer Blood Drive - May 7
Assist with various tasks. 6:45-11:00 am or 2:45-7:30 pm.
American Red Cross
- Rachel Harmann
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Fish for Kids - May 12
Assist with registration and six learning stations, including knot tying, bobbers & hooks, casting, fish identification, minnow races, snack/boater safety and floaters. No experience necessary but helpful. 9:00-11:00 am. Minimum age: 16
Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Joy Wick
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Mail Carriers Food Drive - May 12
Unload food items from mail trucks or private vehicles that have collected food. Unpack the bins/bags and then sort the food. Load sorted food into large boxes that will go to the local pantries. Wear tennis shoes, dress for the weather because the work is outside. Report to West Side Post Office on Packerland Drive.
12:30-5:30 pm or 1:30-5:30 pm. Volunteers 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Salvation Army -
Jean VandenLangenberg
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Cellcom Green Bay Marathon - May 18-20
Distribute packets and t-shirts, greet expo goers, guard course corners, help with cleanup, and more. Many shifts available.
Cellcom Marathon
- Samantha Shefchik
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Cellcom Marathon - May 19-20
Help to clean-up at the start and finish areas, and to act as half marathon course corner guards (stopping traffic to allow runners to come through). Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm and 12:00-4:00 pm.
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
- Jennifer Maier
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Cellcom Marathon - May 19-20
Work in the food and beverage tents (volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer in the beverage tent), milk and food distribution, 5K Course Monitor and course clean up (must be 18 or older). Saturday: 7:45 am-2:00 pm; Sunday: 7:15 am-3:00 pm
YMCA
- Laurie Zastrow
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Fashion for Compassion - May 24
Calling all fashionistas! Be a wardrobe assistant, greeter/ticket taker, help with the silent auction/raffle or help to direct traffic. Doors open at 5:00 pm; dinner is at 6:00 pm; and the fashion show begins at 7:00 pm. Minimum age: 16
St. Vincent de Paul
- Lynn Mullins
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Safety Town Safety Buddies (Grades 6-12) - June 18-July 27
Work with children ages 4-9 during a week-long summer safety camp. As a Safety Buddy volunteer, you will work with a group of 3-4 students under the direction of a classroom teacher. The daily tasks include: assisting students with classroom activities and crafts, guiding students walking and riding pedal cars on the mini Safety Town, and
participating with students during guest presentations. Volunteers need to be available for the full morning of all 5 days of the week(s) and will need to arrive at least 15 minutes before the children to receive instructions for the day. 8:00 am-12:00 pm, Monday through Friday of the week(s)you sign up for. Minimum age: 13
Center for Childhood Safety
- Emily Gossens
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Intern to Serve as Brain Enrichment Group Facilitator - 2 year commitment to the program
Lead and guide discussion of 10, one-hour interactive sessions with course participants. This is an interactive educational experience for older adults with normal age-related memory changes. The curriculum includes: learning about the brain’s processes, mental exercises to stimulate the brain, lifestyle practices for brain health and practice strategies for improving thinking and memory. A major in psychology, pre-medicine or a heath related field is helpful.
ADRC
- Barb Michaels
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Hospice Volunteer - Flexible
Visit with patients and their families, assist with clerical support for the hospice staff, and aid hospice staff in community outreach. Flexible. Minimum age: 16
Aseracare Hospice
- Alison Holbrook
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Mentoring Opportunity -
One year minimum commitment
Help shape a child’s future for the better by inspiring positive change and empowering them to achieve what they never dreamed possible. Meet with a child for 1 hour per week at school or in the community. Minimum age: 16
Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Joy Wick
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Driving Opportunity - Flexible
Transport children to and from out-of-home placements to visits with their parents or occasional medical appointments to Milwaukee or Madison. Most visits occur in Green Bay. There are some transports to relative's homes in other counties. Volunteers are reimbursed $.545 cents per mile & for meals if out of county for extended hours. Typically, the volunteer would drive the same children on the same day & time each week. Car seats & installation training are provided by the Department. Volunteers can choose the days of week, time of day, and types of drives they prefer.
Brown County Health & Human Services
- Glen Tilot
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Volunteer Administrative Assistant - 3-4 hours a week (Mon-Fri)
Detail oriented person to help assemble admission binders and legal packets, file patient Rx orders, rotate files, and create memorial binders.
Any day, Monday - Friday, 3-4 hours/week.
Hospice Compassus
- Karen Ganiard
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eBay Assistant - Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays
Prepare special, unique donated items for sale on our eBay store. Clean and prep items, research values, take photos, write item descriptions. Mornings or afternoons. Minimum age: 18.
St. Vincent de Paul
- Lynn Mullins
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Canine Volunteers - Flexible
The dogs must have gone through the appropriate training program and possess all of the necessary certifications. Flexible opportunity around the volunteer's schedule.
Unity Hospice
- Kelly Lautenslager
Staff the Unity Resale Shoppe - Flexible
Assist in staffing the Shoppe by
receiving donations, sorting, merchandising, cashiers, etc.
. Flexible. Minimum age: 18
Unity Resale Shoppe LLC
- Kelly Lautenslager
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Wellspring Volunteers - Monday and Wednesday Shifts
Seeking compassionate individuals who would like to make a positive difference in other women's lives. Volunteers do not need experience or special skills.
Wellspring of Lutheran Social Services
- Angela Cheslock
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
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Kids Making a Difference Contest
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Now through June 2 at 11:59 p.m. CST, kids age 6 to 12 involved in a community service project that has made a difference in the lives of others, and who are permanent residents of and currently residing in Wisconsin, are encouraged to enter the 2018 “Kids Making a Difference” contest.
The ten most inspirational “Kids Making a Difference” will be chosen as Shopko’s Kick-off Kids and experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run onto legendary Lambeau Field following kickoff to retrieve the kicking tee at a Green Bay Packers home game.
In addition to the unforgettable experience of starring as Kick-off Kid at a Green Bay Packers home game, winning kids will also receive:
- Four tickets to a Green Bay Packers home game
- “Kids Making a Difference” story and photo feature on the back cover of the Green Bay Packers game day program
- Feature on Tundra Vision screen
- Story and photo feature on Shopko’s website
For more information on the contest or to enter, community members can follow this
link
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Free Communications Skills Training Class
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Our Community LISTENS is a 3-day class offered FREE to community members and nonprofit organizations within our area. It is designed to inspire individual change through its engaging curriculum and to empower participants with the fundamentals of interpersonal communication to strengthen both personal and professional relationships. The next class will be held May 15-17, 2018. Classes run from 8:15 am-4:30 pm each day. Breakfast and lunch are provided as well as all course materials.
For more information and to apply, go to:
Deadline to apply is one week before class commences.
Here is a list of the upcoming classes in Green Bay:
05/15/2018 - 05/17/2018
07/10/2018 - 07/12/2018
09/25/2018 - 09/27/2018
11/06/2018 - 11/08/2018
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Join the Movement: Become an Advocate with the Sexual Assault Center!
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Are you looking for a way to stand with survivors and make a lasting impact on our community? The Sexual Assault Center that serves Brown, Oconto, Door, & Marinette Counties, is looking for individuals to join their volunteer team! No experience is necessary. All advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of Sexual Violence. Our 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 through hotline, but also respond to hospitals or police stations to provide immediate support and information. Interns provide additional support and legal advocacy. Volunteers sign up for two shifts each month that work with their schedule and attend monthly meetings with other advocates, to maintain protocols and expand knowledge.
Available shifts:
Weekday Nights: 5pm-7am
Weekend Days: 7am-7pm
Weekend Nights: 7pm-7am
Next on-site training dates are May 16, 23 and 30!
Apply today to reserve your spot and start the process of becoming a volunteer victim advocate!
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
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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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