Volunteer Connect
11/2 - 11/8
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Volunteer of the Week
DAV Chapter 3 Honor Guard is our Volunteer of the Week!

The Russell Leicht Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 3 has been honoring veterans by serving at military funerals for over 10 years. This can be weekly, daily and sometimes several within one day. Bob Krausert is the Commander of the DAV Chapter 3 Honor Guard, having started it up over eight years ago. He organizes a minimum group of seven volunteer veterans to attend the funerals of veterans in Brown County and many outlying areas. He makes sure everyone is in full Honor Guard uniform, has their ceremonial rifle, and that a bugler is available to perform "Taps." Bob also makes sure that each family of the deceased receives a United States of America flag, a metal burial coin minted especially for fallen soldiers, as well as a small velvet bag, which holds the empty rifle shells after the rifle salute has been conducted. He works with all of the local funeral homes to provide the service whenever they require, never turning a request down.

Of course, due to the nature of the need for service, the Honor Guard's activity is sporadic, but never wavering. Bob and his team are a trustworthy group and are often requested by families further away who have learned of the Honor Guard's stoic professionalism. Most families are in awe of the solemn yet emotional duties performed by the Honor Guard, and it makes that family feel even more special to know how much their loved one was appreciated and honored. Bob Krausert carries a cell phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to receive calls requesting a military funeral service, and within moments of receiving such a request, he brings together Honor Guard members to conduct the service. He has earned the loyal respect of many community veterans, who gladly volunteer to perform this important service. Bob and his Honor Guard team go to one funeral after another without complaint, performing their military honors with great respect for the deceased veteran and his or her family. This can be an emotional strain on anyone but they do it over and over again with a high level of professionalism and genuine care.

Thank you DAV Chapter 3 Honor Guard for your professionalism and genuine care for the families of fallen soldiers in our community!

Dated Volunteer Opportunities
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County is in need of volunteers for their ADRC Magazine prep and delivery at the end of each month. Volunteers are needed to prep the ADRC magazine to be delivered (8am-9am) one Wednesday each month . Volunteers are then needed to deliver the ADRC magazine to local businesses (deliver on your own schedule) . Delivery routes that are available are: Suamico, East Green Bay/Bay Settlement, Downtown Green Bay/West Green Bay, Ashwaubenon/Oneida (near airport), West Green Bay/Ashwaubenon. Mileage stipend is available. For more information, please contact Stephanie Thomson-Hughes at 920-448-4300 or Thompson-hughes_SP@co.brown.wi.us
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
The Greater Green Bay 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 their Bell Ringing School Challenge. Join your school challenge and log the most bell ringing hours. If you sign up for outdoor locations, the Salvation Army will double your ringing hours. Dates run from November 13th through December 23rd, Monday through Saturday. For more information, please contact the Bell Office at 920-884-3077 or bells_greenbay@usc.salvationarmy.org
Green Bay Community Theater is looking for volunteers for their Thanksgiving on Serendipity Lane shows . Volunteers are needed to help with concessions and ushering. Various dates and times available between Thursday, November 9th and ending Sunday, November 19th . Training is provided and all volunteers get to see the show. For more information, please contact Denise at 920-435-6300 or boxoffice@gbcommunitytheater.com  
National Railroad Museum is looking for volunteers for their Polar Express shows. Volunteers are needed to usher people to their seats, to pass out/pick up hot chocolate, to help with reindeer games, etc. The shows are at 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm with various dates from Friday, November 17th through Sunday, December 3rd. They ask that volunteers arrive an hour before the first show on the specific date(s) they have signed up for. They encourage volunteers to help the whole night and they will provide dinner. For more information, please contact Greg Balza at 920-437-7623 or gbalza@nationalrrmuseum.org
The Greater Green Bay YMCA i s looking for volunteers for their Turkey Trot on Wednesday, November 22nd from 1:30-6:00 pm and Thursday, November 23rd for various shifts . Volunteers are needed at the t-shirt, food and beverage, and pumpkin pie tents. Volunteers are also to act as course monitors (7:45-9:30 am).  For more information, please contact Laurie Zastrow at 920-436-9577 or laurie.zastrow@greenbayymca.org
Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance is looking for volunteers for the De Pere Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23rd from 6:30am-11:30am . Volunteers will assist with registration, new participant sign up, directing participants as a course marshal and help at the water station. For more information, please contact Jennifer Kerber at 262-797-7804 or jennifer.kerber@wisconsinovariancancer.org .
Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
CP is looking for a Morning Volunteer Receptionist on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's from 5:30am - 8:00am . The Volunteer Receptionist will serve as the CP's first point of contact for clients and visitors, both in person and on the phone. This volunteer receives free access to all of CP's swimming classes and open swim slots. For more information, please contact Danielle Schraufnagel at 920-337-1122 ext 1223 or dschraufnagel@cp-center.org.
Curative Connections is looking for a long-term volunteer or a student intern to assist with the program Ready, Set, Life! This person would support clients in daily learning activities, such as working cooperatively and daily living skills. Encouraging the clients as they grow their independence skills and become a more engaged member of the community is vital in this role. Classes run from 9:00am-2:00pm (but do not necessarily need someone for the entire time). They have a class on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (different students in each class, and the volunteer could work in any class or all classes). This position is very reflective of what the volunteer would like it to be. For more information, please contact Kelly De Grant at 920-593-3576 or kdegrant@curativeconnections.org
Curative Connections is looking for volunteers to drive seniors and people with disabilities to medical appointments, jobs, grocery stores, social activities, and more. Vehicles and insurance provided. No CDL license needed. Flexible schedule - work as little or as often as you would like. Drive in shifts of 7:30am/8:00am to noon, or noon to 5:00pm. Drivers must be at least 18 years old . Great candidates for this role include retirees, students, new residents looking to get involved in the community, and employees wanting to fulfill corporate volunteer goals (can accommodate teams of individuals in a drive-share arrangement). For more information, please contact Tina Whetung at 920-227-4273 or twhetung@curativeconnections.org 
Reading Coaches for Kids is looking for volunteers for their volunteer tutoring program ! All it takes is an hour during the school day to make a difference in a child's life. Reading Coaches for Kids is a volunteer tutoring program designed to increase students' reading abilities and academic success. The program takes place during the school day over the course of the school year and focuses on kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids who do not read proficiently by the 4th grade are four times more likely to drop out of school. A school year commitment is requested and all volunteers are required to pass a background check. A variety of days, times, and schools are available . All the training and materials are provided by the program, and prior teaching experience is not required. End-of-the-year evaluations are completed by the volunteers and teachers. For more information, please contact Anne Van Ess at 920-429-9445 or anne@volunteergb.org

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.
The Pals Program is in need of single adults, a married couple, or family matches as volunteer mentors for children three and older . Pals mentors spend time in recreational or learning activities two or more times per month with a child who has been referred by Child Protective Services due to the circumstances in their family. The matches are made based on compatibility. The children are typically in the home of their single parent, but some may have been in and out of foster care. The Pals match continues regardless of the placement and offers the child a consistent, positive adult for a match that can last a lifetime. The minimum commitment is one year.  For more information, please contact Glen Tilot at 920-448-6023 or tilot_gg@co.brown.wi.us
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 , 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 800-990-9249 or klautenslager@unityhospice.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  
Community Partner Wishlist
Golden House:    Body Wash, Pillows, Diapers (size 5), Juice, Hand Towels, Cold Medications (Adult & Child), Wash Cloths and Paper Towels
 

Items can be dropped off at 1120 University Ave, GB, 54302, 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 on Friday, November 3rd and 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:
  • 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.
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Affiliate Member of the Week
All young people, regardless of background or circumstances, should be equipped to reach their full potential.
 
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay offers a safe, inviting, place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day. As experts in youth development, our professionally trained staff offer nationally-proven programs in a positive, intellectually stimulating and failure-free environment.

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay proudly serves an average of 750 children a day throughout its six locations. For only $10/year any and all youth between the ages of 7 and 18 have the chance to take part in our afterschool and summer programs. Area teens also have the opportunity to take part in our College & Career Center for teens.

We pride ourselves on creating once in a lifetime opportunities for our youth that they would not be able to experience anywhere else. We offer a variety of insightful programs aimed at enhancing the lives of our members in the areas of academic success, the arts, career exploration, character and leadership development, health and life skills, and sports, fitness and recreation. However, no matter the focus, the secret recipe is in providing enriching educational opportunities by cleverly disguising them as fun.

We’re proud to also offer programs and services through a lens of understanding and compassion, while having professionally qualified and trained staff in the areas of social emotional and mental health.
 
In the last ten years, the Green Bay Club has won 19 National Awards for program excellence — more than any other Boys & Girls Club in the country. We are dedicated to giving our members our best efforts so they can find the best in themselves.”


Please visit the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB website for more information.

AFFILIATE MEMBER PAGE

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