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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Jerry Tochterman is our Volunteer of the Week!
Jerry Tochterman is a volunteer who brings dedication, a caring attitude and a smile to all his volunteer work. Jerry has been volunteering for years for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing campaign. Every year, he finds the time between his work schedule, family commitments and other volunteer efforts to ring bells. He is always willing to sign up for several shifts but prefers those just before Christmas. Jerry has also assisted with activities and volunteer needs at Aspiro. Another love of Jerry’s is sports, so he has been able to combine this love of sports with his desire to volunteer by assisting with both the Special Olympics and for the St. Nobert hockey team. Jerry is a wonderful example of finding something you have a passion for and then finding a way to volunteer to make the community stronger. Jerry is so willing to give of his time that he is an awesome volunteer.
Thank you, Jerry, for sharing your passion and joy with the community!
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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New Leaf Foods
seeks volunteers
to assist with
the New Leaf Winter Farmers’ Market.
The tasks include helping vendors unload and set up, being a cooking demo assistant, and helping the clean-up crew. Dates and times that volunteers are needed:
Saturday, January 20: 6:00am-12:00pm (2-hour shifts).
For more information, please contact
Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or email
kimr.diaz@gmail.com.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
is looking for a
group of 5 volunteers
to help
assemble Shamrock kits, between now and Wednesday, January 31
. This would entail assembly of kits with posters, window clings, Shamrocks, and incentive sheets. Volunteers to go to the
MDA Green Bay office, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Beth Arves at 920-499-4571
or
barves@mdausa.org
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Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin
is in need of volunteers for their
Tutu Fun Run
on
Saturday, February 10.
Volunteers will fill various roles including registering participants, slicing oranges and bananas, pouring coffee/hot chocolate, distributing water, directing participants on the course, or help with cleaning up after the event.
Various shifts available.
For more information, please contact
Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866
or
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org.
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Brown County Health & Human Services Department
is in need of
mentors for parents
for the
Parent Pals Program.
These parents may have been victims of domestic violence, may have low self-esteem, literacy issues, and lack basic knowledge of establishing a household, developing family routine, and may have challenges with budgeting money, planning meals, and how to be more nurturing to their children. Some parents simply need a mature adult to be a support system or "sounding board." Matches are made based on compatibility. Orientation, training, and ongoing match support are provided.
Volunteers see their assigned parent at least twice per month.
For more information, please contact
Glen Tilot
, Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator, at
920-448-6023
or
tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us.
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CP
is looking for a morning greeter for the
Aquatics Desk
. Basic computer skills, friendly and welcoming disposition is requested. As a perk, this volunteer will receive free aquatics classes.
Shifts volunteers are needed: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30am-8:00am.
For more information, please contact
Emily Dale at 920-337-1122 ext. 1217
or
edale@cp-center.org.
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Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program
at the VA Clinic on University Avenue in Green Bay
are looking for
volunteer drivers
. The only requirements are a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Hours are flexible and weekdays only
. All vehicles have automatic transmissions. For more information, please contact
Dick Marbes at 920-562-8837 or 920-431-264 or
remarbes@sbcglobal.net.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
has an ongoing need for volunteers in their
DAV Transportation Office.
Volunteers will answer phones and log passenger information. Computer skills are necessary. Minimal interaction with veteran patients at the VA Clinic in Green Bay.
Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts. Shifts are from 9:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Dick Marbes at 920-562-8837 or
remarbes@sbcglobal.net
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Encompass
has an ongoing need for volunteers for their
Encompass Foster Grandparent Program.
Volunteers will assist children in the childcare classrooms. Small stipend for limited income seniors.
Volunteers must volunteer 15 hours or more per week. Monday-Friday, am or pm shifts available.
For more information, please contact
Katharine Kulkoski at 920-469-0283, ext 1110 or
kkulkoski@encompasseec.org.
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Hospice Compassus
is seeking a person or persons to create
Bereavement Bears
using special fabric from a deceased loved ones' wardrobe. Assembly instructions and material will be provided by Compassus.
The bears would be assembled as often as families request and dependent on volunteer availability.
Become a part of something valuable and forever cherished. For more information, please contact Karen Ganiard at 920-321-2004 or
karen.ganiard@compassus.com
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Howe Community Resource Center
has an ongoing need for a volunteer to assist in
organizing the "Kids Closet" at Howe School.
Shifts and days are flexible, but would prefer someone who can visit on a consecutive schedule (ex: every Wednesday at noon).
A background check will be done on any volunteer(s) that will be assisting the school. For more information, please contact
Pam Miller at 920-448-7340 or
pmiller@gbaps.org.
Howe Community Resource Center
is looking for a volunteer to assist in
organizing school supplies for students at Howe School. Work will be performed at Howe Community Resource Center. Shift to be discussed - based on volunteer availability.
A background check will be done on any volunteer(s) that will be assisting the school. For more information, please contact
Pam Miller at 920-448-7340 or
pmiller@gbaps.org.
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St. Vincent de Paul
has an ongoing need for a
greeter/slip writer.
They are looking for individuals to provide a warm greeting, answers to questions, and write purchase slips. Your time allows St. Vincent de Paul to generate the money needed to help people in Green Bay. Training provided.
Multiple shifts available:
Wed. and/or Fri mornings from 9:00am-12:30pm; Mon. afternoons 12:30-4:00pm; or Mon./Thurs. evenings 4:00-8:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040 ext. 107 or
volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Unity Hospice
, leaders in hospice and palliative care, 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 always worked around the volunteer’s schedule.
Mileage reimbursement is provided. Unity is committed to providing specialized end-of-life care to all in our communities, regardless of ability to pay. If you feel called to serve, and are interested in volunteering in this inspiring environment, with an organization that provides the highest level of care to patients and families during life’s final days, please contact
Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or
klautenslager@unityhospice.org
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Wellspring
has an ongoing need for
Wellspring
volunteers
who will connect with guests through conversations, games, and on-site activities.
Volunteers will also help staff open or close and spend time with guests.
Additionally, there is some light housekeeping. No experience needed.
Shifts that volunteers are needed: 9:00am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm.
For more information, please contact
Angela Cheslock at 920-857-9587 or
angela.cheslock@lsswis.org.
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our Volunteer Times!
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Freedom House Ministries has created an Amazon.com
wishlist!
Click the link below for more information.
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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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Join us for the 8th Annual New Leaf Winter Farmers Market Presented by Bellin Health! New Leaf Market, Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and Bellin Health support the event which kicked off its 2017-2018 season on December 9th.
- Free to Attend!
- Vendors: Over 80 vendors including local meats, cheeses, bakery, vegetables, canned items, coffee, handcrafted art pieces and various local restaurants.
- Parking: Free parking in the Main Street Ramp with sky-walk to the KI Center.
- New Leaf Market: New Leaf Market is working to open a cooperative grocery store.
- Dates: Selected Saturdays (below) from 8 a.m. - Noon at the KI Convention Center (333 Main St.) in Exhibit Hall C.
- EBT: EBT will be available on site for select vendors.
Select Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm
KI Convention Center, 333 Main Street, Exhibit Hall C
These selected Saturdays:
Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, and March 3
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Book to Action Book Club: Autism Awareness
Hosted by the Brown County Library
Book to Action Book Club: Autism Awareness
Would you like to participate in a fun book discussion and engage with our community? We will read books focused on one topic and then meet to discuss the books and hear about volunteer opportunities in our area benefiting the population or cause.
Monday, January 22 from 6:00-8:00pm
Brown County Central Library
Books are available for checkout at the
Central Library Customer Service Desk
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Circles Green Bay Informational Session
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Join Circles Green Bay at this one hour informational session to learn more about their ongoing volunteer needs. Duration of commitment and tasks vary widely. They are looking for people to help with children's programming, meal prep, develop relationships with adults, greeters, clean up crews, cooking crews.....and more! Bring your home made skills or your professional skills and they will find a place for you!!
Multiple dates available:
Monday, January 22 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, February from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, February 26 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Green Bay Community Church
600 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay
Room 216
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Wellspring - A Program of Lutheran Social Services
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We operate Wellspring – A Place of Peace for Women – a daytime resource center just for women in the heart of downtown Green Bay. The center provides a peaceful, caring place to connect with other women who are facing similar issues and difficulties, especially when their lives get very challenging. For many women in transition, Wellspring serves as another family, a place to belong, a friend away from home – with programming focusing on mind, body and spirit.
Wellspring serves more than 300 women who visit more than 4,200 times a year seeking peer support, personal growth opportunities, resources and referrals.
Wellspring offers services to women who are homeless, living with mental illness, disabled, facing financial issues or in broken relationships. We provide safety, security and belonging through peer support, personal growth opportunities, resources and referrals so you may heal, connect and grow to be successfully on your feet again.
Our professional staff and volunteers work to empower you to reach your fullest potential. Within a compassionate and accepting atmosphere of women of all cultures, age, economic status and religious backgrounds, Wellspring strives to elevate your mind, body and spirit. We foster an atmosphere of dignity and respect through networking, empathetic listening and mentoring. It offers meaningful resources to help you grow, renew and become empowered.
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AFFILIATE MEMBER 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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