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
Josie Kamps has logged over 1000 hours volunteering with the Salvation Army in the past year. Josie is dedicated to the distribution of groceries and hygiene products and helping with the Salvation Army's noon meal program. She cleans, serves meals, bags groceries and helps with any other jobs as needed. Josie volunteers almost full time each week!

Thanks to Josie's volunteer service, the Salvation Army has in the past year been able to provide 42,728 meals, fill 13,912 bags of groceries, assist 207 families with rent, distribute 3,251 winter coats and provide Christmas gifts to 4,820 children.

Thank you, Josie, for your dedication to helping people in our community!

 
volunteeroppVolunteer Opportunities
vcThe Volunteer Center of Brown County and several other nonprofits in Brown County are looking for AmeriCorps members for 2016-2017. AmeriCorps offers individuals the opportunity to take part in a year of intensive service to tackle community needs. In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps members earn an education award that can be used to pay for college or to pay back qualified student loans. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Michael Schwartz-Oscar at 920-429-9445 or michael@volunteergb.org.

The Volunteer Center of Brown County is also looking for a volunteer to help them out with yard work. This could include mowing the lawn, trimming hedges and sweeping outside. Hours for this position are flexible. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Michael at 920-429-9445.
careerThe Career Creator Transportation Program is in need of volunteer drivers! Help teens who want to work and improve their lives!  Drivers are needed at 6 am to transport Boys and Girls Club teens to their summer job at Belmark in De Pere.  This program can only thrive if the youth can get to their job on time.  They will use the bus system to get home.  If you are interested, please submit your name and information Here or call Michael at 920-429-9445.
cpcenterThe CP Center is looking for volunteers to help at their pool!  ! They have many class times to fit any volunteer's schedule! Volunteers are need to help kids, teens, and adults!   For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Liz Carlson at 920-337-1121 x1223 or lcarlson@cp-center.org .
gardensBrown County UW-Extension Community Gardens Program wants you to help plant the Imperial Pride Community Garden's new strawberry patch! Volunteers will meet at 4:00 pm at 2000 Vine Street on Tuesday, May 17. All are welcome. Come dressed to get muddy! For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Margaret Franchino at 920- 391-4660 or browncountycommunitygardens@gmail.com.
humaneThe Bay Area Humane Society will be hosting its annual 5K PetWalk fundraiser on Saturday, June 4th from 7 am-12 pm! There will be music from Star 98 radio station, food, games, prizes and the main event, a 5K walk through the wildlife sanctuary. Volunteers over the age of 12 are needed for activities including registration, greeting, manning route stands, running kids games, grilling food and more! Families and corporate groups are encouraged to come and volunteer together! Shifts are on average about 2 hours. Approximately 30 volunteers are needed between 9 am-7 pm on Friday, June 3rd for pre-registration and 70 volunteers are needed between 7 am-1 pm on Saturday for the walk. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Beth Kronwall at 920-469-3110 x117 or beth@bayareahumanesociety.com.
cellcomGolden House, ASPIRO and the Greater Green Bay YMCA need volunteers to help out at the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon! Come join the excitement and sign up by yourself or with a group and have a blast with other volunteers! Several positions are available, including set up, t-shirt handout, corner guarding, and food distribution. Click Here for more information or to sign up!
habitatGreater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore wants you to donate to their annual tool drive!  With spring fast approaching, now is a great time to clean out your basements, garages or tool sheds. They are looking for donations of tools that are new or used, in good condition. Donations of these tools will be sold in the ReStore to help them raise money for the construction of Habitat homes in Brown County.

The Spring Tool Drive will be held April and May during regular store hours. Churches, school groups, businesses and other organizations are also encouraged to help them collect tools. Please contact them at 920-338-1650 for more details on how to get started on your own tool drive for the ReStore.   Donations will be accepted at the ReStore anytime during store hours: Monday-Friday: 10 AM-6 PM and Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM. We are closed on Sundays.  Tool donations can receive a potential tax deduction, so make sure to ask for your donation slip.
Looking for additional volunteer opportunities? Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
eventsUpcoming Events/Fundraisers
Enterprising Nonprofits will be talking place Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.This is an all-day interactive conference that allows for-profit and nonprofit business leaders, executive directors, business development directors, and volunteer coordinators to collaborate and share best practices. The nonprofit community is integral to our day-to-day quality of life and long-term success.
Hope4Vets is sponsoring an outdoor theatre event for military families! This free event is Wednesday, May 18 at the Veterans Manor from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and networking with other military families. Bring your family, chairs and blankets and watch the military movie "Max". 
Support volunteerism at local nonprofits through the Volunteer Center.
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