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10/12 - 10/18
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Volunteer of the Week
Darrell Kuntz is our volunteer of the week!

Darrell started his service with Exceptional Equestrians more than three years ago. Darrel helps kids and adults with disabilities receive horseback therapies by assisting during hippotherapy and therapeutic riding as a horse leader and as a side walker. As a horse leader, Darrell grooms and tacks the therapy horse and leads the horse while the client rides. As a side walker, he walks alongside the rider for safety and assists the rider during activities. Darrell is their most reliable volunteer, only ever missing a shift for a family emergency. He even takes time off work to help at special events like the summer horse show and Christmas in the Barn, when many helping hands are needed.

He has logged more than 530 hours of service at Exceptional Equestrians. Last year Darrell logged 214 hours. He selflessly makes time to volunteer two and three days a week while working a full time job that is physically taxing. He is an equestrian and has a horse of his own. Knowing that Exceptional Equestrians has a great need for volunteers with horsemanship experience, Darrell spends a major chunk of his free time at Exceptional Equestrians helping others ride when he could be riding his own horse.

Because of Darrell's commitment, children and adults with disabilities have been able to receive hippotherapy to improve their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being. One of the many clients that Darrell helps is three-year-old Joey. Joey has Spina Bifida, which limits his mobility. With Darrell's help, therapists use hippotherapy to help Joey strengthen his core, and he has started crawling--something Joey had never done before. Another client that Darrell helps is five-year-old Ethan. Ethan survived a heart attack at the age of two that left him unable to move. Darrell side walks while Ethan rides for hippotherapy. Ethan is working on being able to lean and reach, and one of his favorite games while he is riding horseback is leaning over to give Darrell a friendly bop on the head. Ethan has made huge strides in his therapy, which has impacted his quality of life and that of his family.

Because of Darrell's outstanding commitment to volunteer service, more kids and adults with disabilities in Northeast Wisconsin than ever before can count on weekly hippotherapy and therapeutic riding at Exceptional Equestrians. By generously sharing his time, Darrell makes it possible for Exceptional Equestrians to provide hippotherapy and therapeutic riding year round and to maximize its capacity to meet the needs of each individual and family that seeks its services. Darrell has even made personal connections with each of the many clients he helps. When he found out that the mother of one of his favorite riders had lost her job, Darrell was concerned that the three-year-old girl might miss the hippotherapy that helps her with her symptoms of Cerebral Palsy. He privately wrote a check to pay for the coming months of therapies so the family would not have the extra worry.

Thank you Darrell for your generosity and dedication to those with disabilities in our community!

Dated Volunteer Opportunities
Golden House and the Sexual Assault Center of Family Services are in need of volunteers for this year's Walk A Mile In Her Shoes taking place at Hagemeister Park on Thursday, October 19th beginning at 4:45pm! Volunteers are needed to greet, register, and give walkers their shoes. They also need cheerful volunteers to direct walkers along the course and volunteers to sell raffle tickets. Available shifts: 4:45pm-6:15pm Greeter; 4:45pm-6:15pm Registration; 5-7pm Shoe Table; 5:40-7pm Course Guide; 5:15pm-7:30 Raffle Sales. For more information, please contact Koren at 920-435-0100 or  koren@goldenhousegb.org .

CIRCLES GREEN BAY  is in need of volunteers to assist in  providing and serving meals on Mondays, October 16th - October 30th, at 5:00pm.  By providing meals for Circles participants and volunteers, you help create an opportunity to develop a circle of belonging in our community. For more information, please contact  Dee Thetford at 920-593-3492  or  deet@gbcc.me

NEW Zoo & Adventure Park  is in need of volunteers for their  Zoo Boo on Friday, October 13th; Saturday, October 14th; Friday, October 20th; Saturday, October 21st; Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th . Volunteers are needed to hand out candy, supervise games/activities, dress up like a ghoul for the Haunted Forest, and more! Enjoy Halloween fun at this family-friendly event! Available shifts:  2:30-6:00pm; 5:30-8:30pm; 4:00-8:30pm . For more information, please contact  Angela at 920-662-2405  or   volunteer@newzoo.org
Downtown Green Bay Inc and Olde Main Street Inc are in need of volunteers for their Fall Cleanup 2017 on Saturday, October 28th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. As a volunteer, you will pick up trash and sweep the sidewalks. Volunteers will meet and end at Whitney Park, 800 Main Street, GB, 54301. Refreshments to be provided after clean-up is finished. For more information, please contact Jessica Pittner or Pam Parish at 920-437-1824 or jessicap@downtowngreenbay.com or pam@downtowngreenbay.com
Definitely De Pere is looking for volunteers for their annual Downtown De Pere Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 28th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Maximum of 10 people needed. Volunteers are asked to hand out candy at various downtown locations. For more information, please contact Heather Kostelnik at 920-403-0337 or heather@definitelydepere.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin is in need of volunteers for their Hot Cider Hustle 5k and Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, October 29th . Volunteers are needed to work in various capacities at the event, and families, individuals, business or community groups are welcome to volunteer. Most shifts are between 6:00am and 9:00am, but they also have 9:00am to noon and 7:00am -11:30am shifts available . For more information, please contact Joy Wick at 920-489-3536 or joyw@bbbsnew.org .

Girls on the Run is in need of volunteers for their Girls on the Run Celebration 5k taking place on Saturday, November 4th . Volunteers can make an impact on young girls' lives by being a part of the 5k. Varying shifts from 5:00am-11:30am . For more information, please contact Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866 or kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
YMCA is looking for volunteers for their 47th Annual YMCA Ski & Sport Sale at the East Side Y on Saturday, November 4th, from 6:00am-9:00pm, and on Sunday, November 5th, from 6:00am-5:00pm. Volunteers are needed for 3+ hour shifts! Volunteers are needed to build display racks, connect customers with discounted equipment, and tear down displays. For more information, please contact Morgan Fisher at 920-309-1814 or volunteer@yskisale.com .

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for Coats for Kids Set-Up and Unloading on Friday, November 10th, from 4:00-6:00pm and 5:45-8:30pm . Volunteers will be setting up and unloading coats at the Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd. Volunteers must be able to lift and bend. For more information, please contact Jean VandenLangenberg at 920-593-2375 or jean_van@usc.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for their Coats for Kids Event on Saturday, November 11th. Volunteers are needed for shopping with families picking out coats. Other opportunities including parking attendants, family assist and set-up. Available shifts: 7:45-11:30am; 11:15am-2:30pm; 2:15-5:30pm. For more information, please contact Jean VandenLangenberg at 920-593-2375 or jean_van@usc.salvationarmy.org .
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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 assist in a packaging, sorting, or cleaning project. Please contact Liz Wollenberg at 920-202-3689 or lwollenberg@feedingamericawi.org.
Cerebral Palsy, Inc  has an ongoing need for  Swimming Class Volunteers  to help by engaging the children while the instructors provide the swimming lesson.  Dates run September through December with various dates and times: Mondays 7:00pm-7:30pm; Tuesdays 10:15am-11:15am, 4:15pm-5:00pm, 6:00-6:45pm; Wednesdays 6:15-7:00pm, 7:00-7:45pm; and Fridays 9:00am-10:00am.  For more information, please contact  Danielle Schraufnagel at 920-337-1122 ext. 123  or   dschraufnagel@cp-center.org
Sexual Assault Center of Family Services N.E.W is looking for volunteers to work as Sexual Assault Victim Advocates in Brown County . Training starts in mid-November, so contact the Center soon for more details about this opportunity! No experience is necessary and all advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of sexual violence. Advocates play an important role in victims' healing process as they not only field hotline calls, but also respond to hospitals or police stations to provide immediate support and information. 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. For more information, please contact Chelsey Steffens at 920-436-8899 or csteffens@familyservicesnew.org

Unity Hospice 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 worked around the volunteer's schedule . Mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information, please contact Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or klautenslager@unityhospice.org
American Heart Association  is looking for volunteers to serve on  Auction Committees for their Heart & Stroke Ball and Go Red for Women Luncheon . These important volunteers will provide follow-up for donation requests to local businesses, and share the significance their donation can make.  Volunteers can make follow-up phone calls or business visits at their convenience.  This role requires 3-4 meetings that can be in-person or by phone. This is a great short-term role for someone looking to meet more people and network. For more information, please contact  Ashley Moon at 920-265-1050 or  ashley.moon@heart.org
Literacy Green Bay has an ongoing need for adult tutors to help adult learners improve their basic reading, writing, and English skills . They will provide the training and materials, and you can make your own schedule with your learner. Most tutors meet 1 to 2 times a week with their learner for a total of 2-3 hours each week. For more information, please contact Shelley Karnz at 920-435-2474 or at skarnz@literacygreenbay.org  
Big Brothers Big Sisters  is looking for you to help them  Start Something Big  by becoming a mentor to one of hundreds of children looking for their Big! Big Brothers Big Sisters has more than 100 children waiting to be matched with their Big and, with the school year underway, even more children will be looking for that special person who cheers them on in life.  All it takes is an hour a week.  You can meet with your Little at school or in the community. They have options making it even more convenient for you!  They will work around your current schedule!  For more information, please contact  Joy Wick at 920-489-3536  or   joyw@bbbsnew.org .
Community Partner Wishlist
Wellspring:    Dish/hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, paper towels, garbage bags, personal hygiene products and laundry detergent.


Items can be dropped off 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
The Friends of the Brown County Library will be hosting their Fall BIG Book Sale from Tuesday, October 31st - Saturday, November 4th in the lower level of the Central Branch at 515 Pine Street, downtown Green Bay. All proceeds are used to support library programming and community events.  
Book Sale Hours are as follows:
  • Preview for Friends’ Members -- Monday, Oct 30 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct 31 9:00 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov 1 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov 2 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov 3 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov 4 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Come and find your next favorite book or author at bargain prices! And don't forget to donate any used books throughout the year at any Brown County branch.
Wellspring  is holding their  Wellspring Benefit 2017, on Thursday, November 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm  at the Marq, 3177 French Road, De Pere, 54155. They will be featuring Celebrity Chef and TV host Ace Champion. For more information, please contact Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or    angela.cheslock@lsswis.org .   
American Heart Association  is looking for volunteers to serve on Auction Committees for two of their upcoming events. Heart & Stoke Ball Auction Committee runs from October 2017-February 2018, and Go Red for Women Auction Committee runs from October 2017-April 2018. Contact Ashley Moon for more details at 920-265-1050 or    ashley.moon@heart.org
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Affiliate Member of the Week
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin is a non-profit, human services agency that protects, heals and cares for the children and families of Northeast Wisconsin.
 
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin offers over 35 programs that support the people of our communities during challenges and transitions in their lives. Since 1899, Family Services has assisted individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds. The diverse staff provide a full range of professional services in a number of program areas.
 
Services include:
 
Supporting all people through life’s challenges and transitions.

Please visit Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin website for more information


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