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Tanya Westmoreland is our volunteer of the week!

New Leaf Foods’ Garden Blitz builds and installs garden boxes to help inspire families to grow their own food and enjoy the health benefits of gardening. After receiving two garden boxes for her service in the military, Tanya’s gratitude drove her to begin volunteering with this event, and in 2022, she served as the volunteer coordinator. This role is a part-time volunteer position from August until June, and last year, Tanya spent over 880 hours on it. She attended planning meetings, contacted potential volunteers, worked with the team during the entire event checking in volunteers, and filled in wherever was needed. 

Tanya is also the president of her Seymour Park neighborhood association and the Seymour Park community garden. In addition, she volunteers weekly with Paul’s Pantry and provides a pantry on her porch for anyone who needs food. When she received help with repairs on her house, Tanya started volunteering with NeighborWorks Green Bay where she is now on the board of directors. 

As a military veteran, Tanya uses her training to ensure the security and safety of her neighborhood. She has a fearless approach to crime and is a one-woman army when it comes to the neighborhood watch. Working closely with neighbors and police, she helped curb crime in Seymour Park and make it a family-friendly place again. Tanya was initially homeless when she arrived in Green Bay, but even during those difficult times she found a way to give back. She lived at a local shelter and helped out by doing maintenance and security while she got back on her feet. Thank you, Tanya, for the respect, love, and compassion you show others and the many ways you impact our community!  

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We're Celebrating 50 Years Community Strong!

Since 1973, the Volunteer Center of Brown County has been a pillar of community engagement. We are proudly announcing our 50th Anniversary Campaign, a celebration of five decades of volunteerism and service.

Join us as we commemorate 50 years of making a difference in our community. Make a donation today to support our mission and ensure our impact continues for the next 50 years. Thanks to the Otto Bremer Trust, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the difference you make. Help us reach our goal and shape a brighter future for our community!

Gardening at the Kroc - September 29, October 11 and 18

Learn about gardening, weeding, and planting from local conservation partners, identify and remove weeds from planting areas, and provide habitat for native pollinators through planting. Please bring boots, gloves, and your preferred weeding or digging tools. Location: The Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay. Shift: 10:00 -11:00 am. Click here to sign up.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Broadway TrashForce - October 3 and 16

Help pick up trash throughout the Broadway District! Supplies, such as gloves, trash bags, and trash grabbers, will be provided. Shifts: October 3, 12:00-1:00 pm; October 16, 5:30-6:30 pm. 

On Broadway, Inc. - Quincy Fassbender

920-655-7525, [email protected]

Seymour Park Community Garden and Food Forest - October 6

This New Leaf Foods project aims to help alleviate food insecurity and food deserts within the City of Green Bay. They are looking for volunteers to assist with spreading wood chips, moving a shed, planting, weeding, and harvesting. Location: 330 South Ashland Ave., Green Bay. Shifts: 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 12:00-4:00 pm, or 4:00-7:00 pm.  

New Leaf Foods, Inc. - Josh Kufahl

920-327-3638, [email protected]

Kroc Kids Triathlon - October 7

Volunteers are needed as route supervisors and cheerleaders. There will be some set-up and clean-up, and some light bending may be required, as will some movement from starting point to placement. Shifts: 7:30 -10:15 am or 10:00 am-12:30 pm. Minimum age: 16.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Fall Fest on Broadway - October 7

Assist with various needs throughout the event. Duties include activity monitor, beverage tent server, info booth, and set-up and take-down help. Shifts: 8:00-11:00 am (set-up), 3:00-5:00 pm (clean-up), 11:00 am-3:00 pm (all other duties). This is a great opportunity for high school students!

On Broadway Inc. - Quincy Fassbender

920-655-7525, [email protected]

Women's Half Marathon and 5K - October 7

Volunteers are needed to man course corners on both the 5K and half marathon courses, at water stations, and at the finish line. Various shifts: 7:30 am-12:00 pm. Minimum age: 10.

Bellin Health - Linda Maxwell

920-217-5695, [email protected]

CASA Volunteer Virtual Info Sessions - October 10 and 26, November 7 and 29

All it takes is one person. Can you lend a voice? Volunteers are invited to join Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County for a 30-minute virtual information session to learn how. CASA provides a voice for abused and neglected children who are under court protection. From CASA volunteer Ronnie: "It's so much more than an hour a week. It's a change in perspective in all areas of life and growing as an individual alongside your youth." Children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to report higher levels of hope, do better in school, and achieve permanency in a safe home more quickly. YOU can make a difference! Sessions: October 10 and November 7, 5:30 pm.; October 26 and November 29, 12:00 pm. Minimum age: 21.

CASA of Brown County - Eileen Metzler

920-393-9771, [email protected]

Golden House Moving - October 12-13, 17-18, 20, 23-27, and 30-31

The new Golden House is nearly finished and they need help to move items and get the space ready for their families. There are various jobs and shifts available. Click on the links below to sign up:

• October 12-13
• October 17-18 and 20
• October 23-27
• October 30-31

Minimum age: 18. Teenagers may volunteer with an adult.

Golden House - Jodi Mikulsky

920-435-0100, [email protected]

Fall Fest - October 14

Set-up volunteers will help with decorations, games, and food. Event volunteers will assist in leading a carnival-style game or table craft activity for children or serve food and beverages for purchase. Other volunteers are needed to help with tear-down and clean-up. Shifts: 10:00 am-12:00 pm (set-up), 12:00-3:00 pm (event), and 3:00-4:00 pm (clean-up). Minimum age: 13.

New Day Women's Center - Angela Cheslock

920-857-0628, [email protected]

Spooktacular - October 14

Volunteers are needed to supervise activities such as games, crafts, cookie decorating, pumpkin bowling, and line monitoring. Location: Lambeau Field. Shifts: 8:30 am-12:00 pm or 11:30 am-3:00 pm. Minimum age: 16.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

The Great Pumpkin Train - October 14 and 21

Assist with the pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and more! Shifts: 8:30 am-1:00 pm and 12:45-5:15 pm. Volunteers ages 10-14 should be accompanied by a parent.

National Railroad Museum - Cassie Elmer

920-437-7623, [email protected]

Reading Coaches for Kids Initial Training - October 17-18

Reading Coaches for Kids is a volunteer tutoring program designed to increase students' reading abilities and literacy skills by training and placing volunteers who read individually with students in area schools. Volunteers are placed in kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms for one hour a week during the regular school day. Initial training and ongoing support are provided. Training location: Volunteer Center of Brown County, 984 9th St., Green Bay. Once trained, tutoring takes place at various times during the school day, and a minimum commitment of one hour per week during the school year is preferred. Sessions (only need to attend one): October 17, 9:00-11:00 am; October 18, 1:00-3:00 pm. The Reading Coaches program is especially looking for volunteers ages 55+ to be a part of the Retired/Senior Volunteer Program to provide intergenerational experiences for the children (volunteer minimum age is 18). Click here for more information and an application.

Reading Coaches for Kids - Nancy Pfankuch 

920-600-0184, [email protected]

Fall Harvest Festival - October 19

Join in on the trunk-or-treat fun! Volunteers are needed to help with the registration and craft tables, to be game attendants, to cook and serve food, and to host a trunk-or-treat from their vehicle. Location: 626 Union Ct. in Green Bay. Shift: 4:00-6:30 pm. Volunteers younger than 16 must be with an adult.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Kroc Family Fun Nights - October 20 and November 17

Volunteers are needed to assist with crafts, snacks, welcome table, and clean-up. Day passes are provided by request if a volunteer would like their family/children to be a part of this night. Shift: 5:15-8:00 pm (flexible, if needed). Minimum age: 16.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

2023 Northeast Wisconsin Heart Walk-Green Bay - October 21

Volunteers are needed for various roles at this event: set up route markers, banners, 10x10 tents, etc.; manage activities and answer questions at Kid’s Zone registration; assist participants with event information and collect donations at registration; act as course supporters by helping direct and cheer on walkers along the route and taking down course signage afterwards; help with clean-up by taking down signage, picking up recycling and trash, and loading the truck. Location: Capital Credit Union Park, 2231 Holmgren Way, Green Bay. Shifts: 6:30-7:30 am (set-up), 7:00-11:00 am (Kid’s Zone registration and activities), 7:30-9:30 am (registration), 9:00-11:00 am (one- and three-mile course support), 11:00 am-12:00 pm (clean-up). 

American Heart Association - Rebecca Schwalbe

608-709-4942, [email protected]

Super Senior Day - October 27 and November 17

Assist seniors with crafts or help call bingo. Alternate available tasks include light meal prep, serving lunch, clearing tables, and running the dishwasher. Shifts: 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 11:30 am-3:00 pm. Minimum age: 16. Click here to sign up.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay-Kroc Center - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Packer Game Ticket Scanning - October 29, November 5 and 19

Two types of roles are available:

1. Ticket scanning groups — Groups typically stay together, but occasionally may be separated. Training is provided using a handheld ticket scanning device and any issues will be handled by a supervisor. Shifts: 3.5-4.5 hours in length; arrival time varies; groups normally stay 30-45 minutes after kick-off and will then be released by their supervisor. Minimum age: 16.
2. Late ticket scanning (for one group of 8-10 people) — One person will be placed at each gate with a Brown County officer. Training is provided using a handheld ticket scanning device; any issues will be handled at the ticket office nearest your gate. You will be provided a boxed dinner/lunch. Shifts: 5-6 hours in length; arrival time varies; you'll stay until the end of the third quarter and will then be released by the officer. Minimum age: 18.

For both roles, volunteers must wear tan or black pants, no shorts or capris. Any shirt is fine. You’ll be standing the entire shift. Groups will be provided with water, red polos/jackets, ponchos, hand warmers, and sunscreen.

Hand of Hope - Kristi King

920-265-9708, [email protected]

Coats for Kids - November 4

Help families find the perfect coat for their child! The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to be shoppers, parking attendants, Hmong and Spanish translators, and set-up and clean-up crews. Shifts: 8:45 am-12:00 pm, 11:45 am-3:00 pm, or 2:45-5:00 pm. Minimum age: 16.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Mediator Training - November 6-10

Train to become a mediator. The Mediation Center contracts with the Brown County Circuit Courts to provide mediation in small claims and family issues. They free up valuable space on our commissioners' and judges' court dockets. Learn a lifelong skill that you can use personally and professionally. Sessions: 8:30 am-3:30 pm each day. Minimum age: 21.

The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay - Vicki Marotz

920-438-7067, [email protected]

Acts 'n' Crafts Fair - November 10-11

On November 10, two to four volunteers are needed to help frame the booth areas, set up booths, and set up an entrance area where customers will come in. Shift: 2:00-5:00 pm. 

On November 11:

• Five to six volunteers are needed for last-minute set-up and to help vendors bring their equipment and merchandise in, collect prizes, and set out garbage cans in the gym. Shift: 7:30-10:00 am. 
• They will need 12-15 volunteers to take money at the entrance and admit people, help with the children’s area, hand out prize tickets, help in the kitchen by serving and handing out food, collect food orders from vendors, and direct traffic outside (warm clothes needed). Shift: 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
• Four to five volunteers are needed to assist with taking down the entrance-area table, cleaning the kitchen and meeting rooms, taking tape off the floor, helping vendors take items to their car, sweeping the floor, taking out garbage, and other duties as needed. Shift: 2:00-4:00 pm.

Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 S. Oneida St., Green Bay. Minimum age for all roles: 15.

Acts 1:8 Ministry - Vickie Nell

920-494-2289, [email protected]

Veterans Suicide Awareness March - November 11

Various roles are available. Registration volunteers will check in participants and hand out T-shirt/goody bags. Crosswalk attendants will ensure participants yield to traffic. 'Welcome back' volunteers will cheer and clap for participants as they arrive back to KI. Clean-up assistants will tear down and clean up the event. Shifts: 5:30-8:00 am (registration), 9:30 am-3:00 pm (crosswalks), 12:30-2:30 pm or 2:30-4:30 pm (welcome back), and 4:30-? pm (clean-up).

HOOAH WI - Hattie Liebman

920-371-0357, [email protected]

Girls on the Run Celebration 5K - November 11

Volunteers will help with various roles to execute a successful 5K event. Roles include set-up, packet pick-up/registration, pre-race activities, course guides, and finish line refreshments. This is most kids' and families' first 5K, and they need the support! Shifts: 6:30-8:30 am (set-up), 7:30-8:45 am (packet pick-up/registration and pre-race activities), 8:30-10:00 am (course guides), and 8:45-11:00 am (finish line refreshments). Minimum age: 12.

Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin - Kathy Olson

920-209-5866, [email protected]

IH Housing Volunteers - December 11

Newcap needs a volunteer or a small group of volunteers to cover their IH (shelter) while their staff attends an all-staff meeting. The volunteer needs to talk to clients, perhaps do a project, and generally make sure that everything is safe. Shift: 7:00 am-4:30 pm. Minimum age: 18.

Newcap LLC - Diana Bushman

920-373-0050, [email protected]

Homebound Meal Delivery Drivers

Pick up meals from the preparation site and deliver to elderly and disabled individuals who are home-bound in our community by following a delivery route sheet. Volunteers must make contact with each participant before dropping off the meal. You may deliver meals one day a week or one day every other week. Mileage reimbursement is offered. This is truly a very rewarding experience! Shift: 10:45 am-12:30 pm. Minimum age: 18.

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County - Kimmee Dallmann

920-448-4393, [email protected]

Pals Program

Pals Program is a mentoring program of Brown County Health & Human Services. Various volunteer opportunities are available:

• Program coordinators are responsible for training volunteers and matching them with a Pal based on compatibility. Volunteers then spend time in a recreational or learning activity with their Pal.
• Volunteer mentors help the child adjust to the separation or loss of a parent, enhance self-esteem and confidence, and learn new skills.
• Volunteer coordinators provide support to matches as long as the volunteer and child are involved with the program.

Various shifts, one to three times per month. Minimum age: 18.

Brown County Volunteer Services - Judy Tilque

920-621-4160, [email protected]

Grandparent Volunteers for Infant-Age 4 Classrooms

Volunteers are needed who would like to make a difference in a child’s life while also earning an hourly stipend. Volunteering takes place in an assigned classroom at one of seven five-star-rated Encompass

Early Education Child Care Centers in Brown County. This program joins together two generations, enhancing the quality of life for seniors by giving them a sense of purpose, while also giving children a consistent grandparent figure who encourages them in social play and classroom activities. Volunteers need to meet limited income guidelines as required by AmeriCorps Seniors (the program’s funding source). Shifts: minimum of five hours per week, flexible school-day hours. Minimum age: 55.

Encompass Early Education & Care - Deb Johnson

920-785-9710, [email protected]

Horse Leaders and Sidewalkers

Horse leaders control the equine during therapy and adaptive riding sessions and, with direction from the therapist or instructor, are responsible for maintaining a safe and effective session. Horse leaders must have previous horse experience through riding lessons, owning or leasing a horse, or other comparable experiences. Duties include leading the equine during sessions, grooming, tacking, and untacking, bringing in or turning out horses, basic barn chores, and other duties as needed. 

Sidewalkers walk alongside the horse and rider and assist in keeping that rider safe during their session. Following direction from therapist, sidewalkers may be asked to engage with their riders and assist in therapeutic activities unique to each rider. Sidewalkers also assist in sanitizing equipment after each session, including helmets, belts, toys, and therapy equipment.

Weekday shifts for both roles, 9:00 am-7:00 pm. Minimum age: 14.

Exceptional Equestrians - Anna Splan

920-347-3174, [email protected]

Girl Scout Troop Leaders

Volunteers are needed to help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Help girls discover their passions, become amazing leaders, and make new friends by becoming a volunteer troop leader in the Green Bay area. Training and resources are provided. Shifts: various meetings and field trips, 1-3 days per month (average 3-5 hours per month). Minimum age: 18.

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes - Michaela Hofer

920-955-3422, [email protected]

Outdoor Gardeners

Assistance is needed with the following duties: planting bulbs and perennials, cleaning up flower beds, weeding, mulching, staking plants, pruning, deadheading, sweeping, and raking leaves. Shifts: Tuesdays-Thursdays into November (weather permitting), 8:00-10:00 am, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, or 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Kids ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Green Bay Botanical Garden - Kate Martin

920-593-5686, [email protected]

Board of Directors Members

Hand-n-Hand is seeking motivated and creative individuals for their board of directors. Join them in their innovative efforts of creating an effective and supportive resource for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Get involved with this unique organization, the only one of its kind in Northeast Wisconsin! Quarterly meetings, 6:30-8:00 pm in November, February, May, and August. Minimum age: 18.

Hand-n-Hand of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. - Jenny Geiken

920-737-0477, [email protected]

Field Trip Support Crew

Help field trip visitors get their day off to a good start at Heritage Hill State Historical Park! Members of this support crew will:

• Board school buses to welcome students
• Review park rules
• Help direct buses where to unload and park
• Help direct students/teachers where to put their lunches

Shifts: various weekday mornings through October, 8:45-10:00 am (roughly). Dates vary based on needs. Minimum age: 18.

Heritage Hill State Historical Park - Claire Gwaltney

920-448-5150, [email protected]

Childcare Pool

Howe is now able to offer childcare for their groups and classes. They are looking to establish a pool of childcare volunteers who can be called on to assist them. Various shifts; classes and groups are typically 5:30-7:00 pm, but may also occur on weekday mornings. Minimum age: 12 with parental supervision, 16 without supervision.

Howe Community Resource Center, Inc. - Amanda Johnson

920-448-7340, [email protected]

Cleaning Support

Howe is looking for a cleaner for their agency. Cleaning duties include two bathrooms, mopping of floors, and emptying garbages in five offices. Flexible shifts twice a week.

Howe Community Resource Center, Inc. - Amanda Johnson

920-448-7340, [email protected]

Outreach Volunteer

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) volunteers educate Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers on how to prevent health care fraud and provide tips on how to protect themselves. SMP volunteers staff booths at health fairs/senior expos/resource events or give small group presentations. Various shifts.

Senior Medicare Patrol - Molly Kelly

608-335-8453, [email protected]

Social Media Assistance

Shelter in the Storm is looking for a volunteer web designer and social media person to help keep up on posts and their website. Flexible shifts.

Shelter in the Storm - Tim Grom

847-840-1734, [email protected]

Youth Flag Football

Coaches are needed! You'll be provided a binder with practice plans, plays, and rule book. There will also be an instructor available at practice to help guide the group, take attendance, answer any parent questions, etc. Shifts through October 28: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm (7-9 year-olds) and 6:15-7:15 pm (10-12 year-olds); Saturdays, 8:00 am-12:00 pm (all age groups). Minimum age: 18.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Senior Program Helpers

Come be a part of serving The Salvation Army's senior program! Help with weekly activities, including games. Serve as a companion during visits to senior citizens participating in the events. Help serve lunch, assist with clean-up, and help with bingo, if needed. Shift: Wednesdays, 10:30 am-3:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Senior Program Drivers

Help get seniors to their lunch and games! Transport seniors to and from the Corps with Salvation Army vehicles. Shifts: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am and 3:00-4:30 pm. Minimum age: 21.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Food Service Dishwasher

Lunch is served on weekdays to members of the Salvation Army community, and they are looking for a dishwasher to help with their lunch program. Shift: Wednesdays, 10:45 am-12:45 pm. Minimum age: 18.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, [email protected]

Resale Shoppe Volunteers

Unity Resale Shoppe, a part of Unity Hospice, would like volunteers to help with various duties, including accepting, cleaning, and sorting donations; pricing and staging merchandise on the sales floor; and working the cash register. Shifts: Mondays-Thursdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 1:00-4:00 pm, and 4:00-6:00 pm; Fridays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm; and Saturdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Individuals as young as 16 may volunteer with parental consent.

Unity Resale Shoppe, LLC - Paakou Vang

920-339-5501, [email protected]

Shelter Volunteers

Help support the animal shelter! They are in need of animal care volunteers, dog walkers, laundry, enrichment, vet support, and off-site adoption center volunteers. Various shifts between 8:00 am-6:00 pm every day. Kids ages 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to learn more about their program and how to become a volunteer!

Wisconsin Humane Society-Green Bay Campus - Katie Gut

920-469-3110, [email protected]

Mission: To equip families with the skills and resources needed to become self-sufficient and to maintain self-sufficiency.

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