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. 

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volunteeroftheweekVolunteer of the Week
Paulette Malinowski  comes to Freedom House every Tuesday and Thursday evening to provide leadership for the other volunteers that are working in childcare. She goes above and beyond to make sure that each child feels loved and safe, and she even makes an effort to get to know the parents in the short time when they're dropping their kids off or picking them up. 

Paulette has such a passion for serving the families of Freedom House. She does so much more than provide childcare! She is a positive, encouraging, loving figure in the residents' lives. The kids count down the minutes until they are able to go play in childcare, and they run in the door immediately into Ms. Paulette's arms for a big hug. The parents get to know and love Paulette and see how she loves their children. They trust her and enjoy seeing and chatting with her every week. She brings light to the program. Everyone is always happy to see her smile and days are brightened with her warm hugs. 

Thank you, Paulette, for your service to the children at Freedom House!

 
volunteeroppVolunteer Opportunities
circlesCommunity Circles of Support wants to know: do you have an interest in making our community safer? Do you have a genuine willingness to help others? Consider being part of their mission: People helping people transition from incarceration into the community. Volunteers are needed to be in weekly support group meetings for ex-offenders recently released from incarceration. Opportunities include providing support at weekly Circles of Support meetings, conducting intakes with new participants, meeting one-on-one with participants and transporting participants. Be part of the solution. All interested volunteers over the age of 22 are encouraged to inquire. Female volunteers are especially encouraged to apply. Contact Danel Burchby at 920-840-3037 or dburchby@goodwillncw.org for more information!
ywcaThe YWCA Women's Empowerment Center is looking for a Women's Closet intern! This intern is responsible primarily for assisting in the operation of the Women's Closet. This position involves working with volunteering and women from various socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. This position includes coordinating clothing intake, storage and display, scheduling volunteers, overseeing the guest intake interview process, assisting guests during check-in, selection and check-out processes, ensuring that proper procedures are followed, and working to provide a warm, safe and welcoming atmosphere. If you are interested in this internship, please submit a cover letter and resume to Joan Johnson, Women's Empowerment Director at jjohnson@ywcagreenbay.org.

The YWCA Women's Empowerment Center also has an immediate opportunity for volunteers to serve in their Women's Career Closet. Volunteers can choose to help sort clothing donations or steam apparel items anytime during the week, or serve guests during closet shopping hours. For more information, contact Joan Johnson, Women's Empowerment Center Director, at 920-432-5581 or jjohnson@ywcagreenbay.org. 
bellevueBellevue East Town Optimist Club is looking for 10 volunteers for their annual Chili Cook-Off at Josten park on August 28, 2016. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and will be bartending and selling chili bowls. Volunteers are needed from 11 am-4 pm. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Tom Deer at 920-621-5944 or bellevueoptimists@gmail.com. 
obiOn Broadway Inc. is looking for volunteers for Taste on Broadway on Thursday, August 4! Over 20 of the best restaurants in Green Bay will serve food until 9:00 pm at this major event. The Dirty Martinis will perform from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and the Power Tool Horns will play from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Volunteers are needed from 8:00 am on Thursday until early Friday morning. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Ahnna Dexter at  920-437-2531 or ahnna@onbroaddway.org. 
Looking for additional volunteer opportunities? Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
eventsUpcoming Events/Fundraisers
The Heat U.P. Wisconsin Program  needs your help! The Heat U.P program was started by Lennox Industries in 2010 and provides up to 100 high-efficiency furnaces to households in need across Wisconsin and the Michigan U.P. Participating Lennox dealers donate the installation materials and labor to install the furnace. They need you to nominate neighbors that are in need in your community! Click the link below to complete your nomination by August 28. 
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