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Volunteer Connect
07/27-08/02
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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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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Greater Green Bay YMCA
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
NeighborWorks Green Bay
Green Bay Botanical Garden
Curative Connections
CASA of Brown County
Unity Hospice
Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Parent Pals
Curative Connections
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Unity Hospice
The Einstein Project
Hope Center of Green Bay
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to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Volunteer of the Week
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Tiffany Polzin
is our volunteer of the week as well as our WPS Volunteer in Education Award Recipient!
Tiffany has been providing outstanding volunteer services to students and staff in the Denmark School District over the last several years. This is just one of the many organizations Tiffany devotes her time to. At the Denmark Elementary School, she volunteers as a teacher's assistant in arts and crafts summer school classes, helping students create their best work by providing individualized attention and support.
The Denmark School District provides educational programming to all students regardless of ability. Tiffany provides tutoring support for the students at Denmark's elementary schools which helps at-risk students maintain engagement in the educational program and find success in their academic work. She makes a difference in their life by helping them realize they, too, can achieve success.
Tiffany helps students who need academic support that cannot be provided within the regular school day schedule. Moreover, she meets the needs of several students who might otherwise not receive individual attention within the summer school program. Tiffany's willingness to volunteer to help their middle school band program has been a tremendous help. With over 250 students in the band, there is not enough time for the one instructor to conduct lessons with all of the students before, during and after school.
Tiffany has grown tremendously throughout her years of service. She has always had a giving heart, but she has learned what that giving can do for others by uplifting them and
helping them grow. She gives selflessly, doing for others simply because she enjoys it. Tiffany's natural talent coupled with her heart for volunteerism, augmented by her gregarious personality are highly respected by her peers and teachers. She garners tremendous respect and praise from those who know her just by being herself.
Tiffany continues to inspire those around her to be better leaders through her humility, grace, compassion, and perseverance to always offer her best in everything she does.
Thank you Tiffany for making a difference in our youth through your volunteerism!
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Dated
Volunteer Opportunities
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
will be holding volunteer information sessions on Monday, August 7th, 11am-12pm, and Saturday, August 12th, 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 will also 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.
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Greater Green Bay YMCA is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to help with their "Summer Block Partie" taking place at their East Side location, Tuesday, August 8th, 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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Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin is looking for volunteers to help with their
Coach Kit Assembly Night. The dates to choose from are
Monday, August 14th, Tuesday, August 15th, or Wednesday, August 16th from 6-9pm each date. Volunteers are
needed to help assemble 35+ coach bags for Girls on the Run teams. Bags will be filled with the essential materials used for the 10 week season. For more information, please contact
Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866 or
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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Heritage Hill State Historical Park is in need of volunteers to help with their
"Laura Ingalls Wilder Days" on August 12th and 13th from 10:00am-4:30pm. Volunteers are needed from 8-10am for helping with set up,
10:00am-4:30pm for event activities which include taking tickets, directing guests and traffic, kids activities, and helping interpreters with demonstrations, and from
4:30-6:30pm to help with take down. For more information, please contact
Liz Jolly at 920-448-5150
or
liz@heritagehillgb.org.
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NeighborWorks Green Bay is looking for volunteers to get interactive with our community and do door-to-door surveys starting July 12th - August 1st. They are seeking volunteers to help administer a survey to assess resident satisfaction in and around the Navarino Neighborhood. By talking to our neighbors face-to-face, we will better understand the needs of our community to boost future impact! This is an adult volunteer opportunity. The time commitment is completely flexible! You determine the number of hours and days/times. For more information,please contact Jaime Notzen at 920-593-3716 or jaime@nwgreenbay.org.
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Ongoing
Volunteer Opportunities
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Unity Hospice is in need of volunteers who are willing to make companion visits to their hospice patients in the patients home or an assisted living facility. 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. If you feel called to service and, and are interested in volunteering in this inspiring environment, please contact Kelly Lautenslager at 800-990-9249 or klautenslager@unityhospice.org |
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Encompass Early Education & Care Inc.
has open positions for seniors, 55+, to join their
Foster Grandparents Program to serve in their classroom locations
! A Foster Grandparent is at least 55 years of age, meets limited income guidelines and volunteers between 13-30 hours per week. Benefits of becoming a Foster Grandparent
include a small hourly tax-free stipend, annual paid leave, mileage reimbursement and most importantly, lots of love from children. A win-win combination! For more information on becoming a Foster Grandparent, please contact
Katharine Kulkoski at 920-469-0283, Ext 1110 or
kkulkoski@encompasseec.org.
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Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, which is located in Appleton
has an ongoing need for food sort volunteers Monday - Friday. Shifts available are 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. Volunteers will participate 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
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Parent Pals, a Program of Brown County Health & Human Services Department
has an ongoing need for volunteers to mentor parents needing assistance with learning skills such as budgeting, meal planning, preparation, or just being an emotional support for an overwhelmed parent. Volunteers must be able to commit to seeing their assigned parent at least two or three times per month at mutually convenient times.
Optional monthly support meetings are offered for any volunteers but
orientation and training are provided.
Matches are based on compatibility. For more information, please contact
Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023
or
tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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Curative Connections has an ongoing need for individuals to join their "Heroes" drivers team! These drivers are needed to drive senior and individuals with disabilities to doctor appointments, jobs, grocery store and more. They offer a flexible schedule so you can work as often or a little as you would like. Drive shifts include 7:30-12:00pm, or 12:00pm-5:00pm. Great candidates for this position include retirees, students, new residents looking to get involved in their community and employees wanting to fulfill corporate volunteer goals. For more information, please contact Robin Cannedy at 920-593-3578 or rcannedy@curativeconnections.org.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters has an
ongoing need for individuals to mentor a child in their program. All it takes is
one hour once a week to change the life of a child for the better, forever. Being a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple is one of the most enjoyable things you will ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the
opportunity to help shape a child's future for the better by empowering them to achieve. For more information, please contact
Ann Nolan at 920-489-3547 or annp@bbbsnew.org.
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Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers for their new
Resale Shoppe located at 1641 Commanche Ave, GreenBay.
Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Saturday and Unity will work with your current schedule. Some of the tasks involved are receiving and sorting merchandise, merchandising, cashiering, and more. For more information, please contact
Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or
klautenslager@unityhospice.org,
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The Einstein Project has an ongoing need for
individuals or groups to help with creating artwork on thousands of thank you cards which will be given in appreciation to their wonderful educators. You do not need to be a Picasso or Rembrandt to qualify. Everyone is welcome including children, seniors, business groups and everyone in between.
They will supply the markers, crayons and embellishments - all you have to do is supply the creativity! You can work at home or in your office as a team project and return them when you are finished, or at the Einstein Project site. Business hours for the Einstein Project are: M-Th 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please contact
Kristi Franz at
920-884-8800, or
kristi@einsteinproject.org.
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Looking Ahead
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Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers for their upcoming Fall Family Art Festival taking place on Saturday, September 9th from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Shifts have not yet been determined but they will have needs in the following areas: concessions, parking attendants, raffle ticket sales, greeters, and in the children's activity stations. There will be 3-4 hour shifts available in both the morning and afternoon. A full schedule will be posted when it becomes available. For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, Ext 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.
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Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers for their NEW event, Brews, Bistros, & Bonfires on Saturday, September 9th from 6-9pm. Volunteer assignments will be determined one month prior to the event. For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, Ext 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.
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Curative Connections is seeking volunteers for their Ball-A-Palooza Miniature Golf Challenge on Wednesday, September 13th. Various times are available and include: 2-5pm set up (10 people needed), 4-5pm registration (3 people needed), 7-8pm clean up (3 people needed), and 4-7pm runners (2-3 people needed). Set up volunteers will assist with arrangement of tables/chairs, silent auction prizes, and course activities. Registration volunteers will check in gofers and direct them to the event. Raffle sales volunteers will sell raffle tickets to golfers, Clean up volunteers will assist with the clean up of the tent area, and silent auction area. Volunteer runners will work various areas as needed for the smooth running of the event. For more information, please contact Kelly De Grant at 920-593-3576 or kdegrant@curativeconnections.org |
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CASA of Brown County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is seeking volunteers who wish to dedicate their time and talents to children; in particular children who have been abused or neglected. They will be holding training sessions on: Saturday, September 16th, 8:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday, September 19th, 5:30-9:00pm, Saturday, September 23rd, 8:30am-4:00pm, and Tuesday, September 26th, 5:30pm-9:00pm. All it takes is one hour once a week to make a difference in a childs life. For more information, contact Taylor Connell at 920-437-2272, Ext 108 ortaylor@casabc.org |
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay:
Backpacks, binders, board games, colored pencils, clothes (new or gently used), crayons, deodorant, dividers, dry erase markers, erasers, facial tissues, flash cards, folders w/pockets.
Items can be dropped off at 1451 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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Events/Fundraisers
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Green Bay Botanical Gardens
has 2 upcoming events in September.
Fall Family Art Festival, Saturday, September 9th, 9:00am-4:00pm.
Celebrate with us as the Garden commemorates the anniversary of opening its doors to our community! See the Grand Garden, view the works of over 35 art and craft vendors, shop plant sales and see displays by local garden clubs. Also enjoy fun activities for children of all ages. Admission is FREE for the whole family! This event will be held rain or shine.
NEW! Brews, Bistros, Bonfires, Saturday, September 9th, 6-9pm.
Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening in Green Bay Botanical Garden's new outdoor Grand Garden! Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the lawn, groove to live music, savor a variety of tasty foods from local restaurants and sip frothy Green Bay brews!
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For More Volunteer Opportunities, View Our
Volunteer Times!
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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New Leaf Foods
The vision of New Leaf Foods is Good Food for Good Health, Now and for Generations. Our mission: New Leaf Foods, Inc. supports the health and well-being of individuals and families through healthy food access, education, and the promotion of local food development in a healthy sustainable environment.
We support the health and well-being of the people of the Green Bay area and Northeast Wisconsin with programs that educate consumers about healthy food; improve access to healthy food, particularly for underserved populations; and promote local family farm and food enterprise development. Our goal is to enhance the ability of consumers to obtain and prepare the good food we need to raise healthy families while sustaining access to good food for good health for generations to come.
Upcoming events that require volunteer help:
Yardening and Blitzing - July 27th - De Pere Farmers Market
Incredible Edible Garden Tour - August 5th
Please visit New Leaf Foods
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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