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Volunteer Connect
06/22-06/28
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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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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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The Volunteer Center of Brown County
NeighborWorks Green Bay
Green Bay Botanical Garden
St. Vincent de Paul
Circles Green Bay
The Einstein Project
Unity Hospice
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin
Greater Green Bay YMCA
New Leaf Foods, Inc.
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Breast Cancer Family Foundation
Encompass Early Education & Care, Inc
Golden House
Family Services Sexual Assault Center
Freedom House
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Aging & Disability Resource Center
2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run
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Click Here
to List Opportunities in Volunteer Connect.
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Volunteer Connect Powered By:
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 Volunteer of the Week
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Michael Schwartz-Oscar
is our volunteer of the week as well as our WPS Volunteer Awards Adult Runner Up!
Michael has been volunteering with
Community Circles of Support for the past three years and during that time, has logged over 500 hours. Community Circles of Support is a program that was formed in 2006 to respond to the need of men and women returning to our communities from prison. In the past ten years, they have served close to 2,000 individuals who have served time in prison and are eager to rejoin the community as law abiding citizens.
Not only is Michael a Circles volunteer, but he is also a Group Leader for the
Green Bay Area Men's Circle. He attends weekly support group meetings and gives pro-social support to their participants which means guiding, mentoring, asking questions, giving feedback, role modeling, listening, encouraging, cheer-leading and holding them accountable for poor choices and reinforcing good choices. When inmates are released from prison, they face huge obstacles. They often are not educated, lack employment history, struggle with addictions and mental illness, have errors in their judgement and thoughts, and lack a positive support system. Circles of Support attempts to mitigate these barriers to success by offering a safe place to come to discuss and possibly resolve these issues.
Michael immediately stepped in as a group facilitator and created structure which was sorely missing. He gently set boundaries in a non-threatening way which was easily accepted by our participants once in place. Michael shows tireless dedication to the Circles program and its prime objective of supporting those exiting the Wisconsin correctional system. His leadership saw many volunteers and participants come and go through the Circle's doors but with each new arrival, Michael provided the same level of enthusiasm and encouragement as he did for those who had come before.
Michael has been a significant change agent for Circles of Support when he first came on board with them over 3 years ago. Much of it done quietly so most involved were not aware.
Michael has a servant's heart and Circles of Support has been fortunate to be the recipient of this gift he has been granted.
Thank you Michael for all that you do and for all those you help so willingly!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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The Volunteer Center of Brown County is looking for a Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps member to join their team! During a typical day of service at The Volunteer Center of Brown County, the member will work with nonprofit organizations to mobilize volunteers for said organizations. He/she will also gather information for Volunteer Center newsletter distribution each week, including writing and developing content, contacting nonprofits that have questions about online and print systems and processes, and working with businesses to develop strategies and processes to help with volunteer opportunities. Please submit your resume no later than Monday, July 10th. For more information, please contact Eric Sponholtz at 920-429-9445 or eric.sponholtz@volunteergb.org.
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NeighborWorks Green Bay is seeking individuals to fill two AmeriCorps VISTA positions within their organizations. These positions include: working with The Farmory and Financial Capacities. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members bring their passion and perseverance where the need is greatest: to organizations that help eradicate poverty. The Farmory VISTA member will work with other leaders to transform a former military armory into an organic sustainable, indoor farm. The Financial Capacities VISTA member would join their team to help in the planning, creation, and implementation of their Financial Capabilities Program. VISTA members receive a living stipend, health insurance, child care assistance if eligible, an education award upon completion of their term and potentially housing. For more information, please contact Sue Premo at 920-593-3714 orsue@nwgreenbay.org.
Resumes should be mailed in by Friday, June 23rd!
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Green Bay Botanical Garden is in need of volunteers to help with their Sanimax Concerts at the Garden Series. Dates and times volunteers are needed are as follows: Thursdays, June 22nd and 29th, July 13th, 20th, and 27th, August 3rd, 10th and 17th. Live music can be heard throughout the Garden but is set up in the Agnes Schneider Terrace. They have opportunities for everyone including concessions, parking, golf cart shuttle drivers and more. For more information, please contact Anne Basten at 920-491-3691, Ext 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.
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St. Vincent de Paul is looking for someone with an eye for art! They have an ongoing need for a "Picture Framer" who is an appreciator of art to repair, clean, and re-frame large pictures at their East Side location processing center. Part of the volunteers responsibilities will be to research signed oil paintings and numbered prints. Once the volunteer is trained, they will have flexible hours. For more information, please contact Lynn Mullins at 920-435-4040, Ext 107 or volunteer@svdpgb.org.
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Circles Green Bay
is hosting a Volunteer Kickoff Event taking place on Monday, June 26th from 6:30-8:00pm. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the future volunteer opportunities with Circles Green Bay. An overview of the poverty alleviation initiative and the needed volunteer positions will be provided. They are looking for a total of 50 volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks such as meal preparation, child care, relationship building, group facilitation, and more. Most volunteer positions will begin in August, and will vary in duration and commitment, based on position. For more information, please contact Jennifer Schmohe at 920-593-3474 or jens@gbcc.me
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The Einstein Project has an ongoing need for
individuals, or groups to help with creating artwork on thousands of thank you cards which will be given in appreciation to their wonderful educators. You do not need to be a Picasso or Rembrandt to qualify. Everyone is welcome including children, seniors, business groups and everyone in between.
They will supply the markers, crayons and embellishments - all you have to do is supply the creativity! You can work at home or in your office as a team project and return them when you are finished, or at the Einstein Project site. Business hours for the Einstein Project are: M-Th 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm. For more information, please contact
Kristi Franz at
920-884-8800, or
kristi@einsteinproject.org.
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Unity Hospice is seeking volunteers for their new
Resale Shoppe located at 1641 Commanche Ave, GreenBay. Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Saturday and Unity will work with your current schedule. Some of the tasks involved are receiving and sorting merchandise, merchandising, cashiering, and more. For more information, please contact
Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or
klautenslager@unityhospice.org,
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore
will be holding a volunteer information session on Saturday, June 24, 10-11am. This information session is for anyone interested in volunteering with the ReStore and learning about their partnership with Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity to provide decent and affordable housing in Brown County. This information session also doubles as an orientation for anyone who wants to sign up to volunteer. They have an URGENT need for Saturday afternoon cashiers from 1-5pm! For more information, please contact Chiara Boss at 920-338-1650, or volunteer@restoregb.org.
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Girls on the Run-Northeast Wisconsin is looking for volunteers to help with their
"Fox Fit Fest" on Friday, July 21st! Volunteers will assist in various roles to help make Fox Fit Fest a success.
Schedule of times is as follows:
Registration: 4:30-6pm; Course Marshals and Water Station: 5:45-6:45pm; Food/Beverage: 6:30-8pm; Clean-Up: 8-9pm. For more information, please contact
Kathy Olson at 920-209-5866
kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
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Greater Green Bay YMCA is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to help with their "Summer Block Parties" taking place at all area YMCA's! Locations and dates are as follows: Broadview location, Tuesday, July 18th, 4:30-8:30pm, and East Side location, Tuesday, August 8th, 4:30-8:30pm. Volunteers are asked to help assist with face painting, carnival games, bounce houses and with the Kids Fun Run!
For more information, please contact Holly Nickerson at 920-436-9577 or holly.nickerson@greenbayymca.org.
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New Leaf Foods, Inc. would like your help with their "Family Farm Day", Friday, June 23rd, 12-4pm to assist with set up, and Saturday, June 24th, 9:30am-3:30pm. (Shifts are in two hour increments starting at 9:30am) Volunteers are needed both days of the event to help with set up, registration booth, direct car parking, assisting food vendors, baby animal attendants, along with many other opportunities. For more information, please contact Kim Diaz at 920-496-9464 or kimr.diaz@gmail.com.
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Heritage Hill State Historical Park is in need of volunteers to help with their "10th Annual Hops on the Hill", July 27th, from 6-8:30pm. Times available are: 4-6pm for set up; 6-8:30pm for event activities; and 8:30-9:30 for take down. Volunteers will be taking tickets, directing guests, directing traffic, helping with kids activities, and helping interpreters with demonstrations. For more information, please contact Liz Jolly at 920-448-5150 or liz@heritagehillgb.org. |
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Breast Cancer Family Foundation is in need of volunteers for their "Titletown Bike Tour", taking place on Sunday, July 9th. Event volunteers can sign up for specific task and time slot using the online sign up below. They encourage service groups, families, and friends alike to join them as they make this year's Titletown Bike Tour the best yet! For more information, please contact Diane Gaywont or Heather Frank at 920-498-2285 or info@bcff.org.
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Encompass Early Education & CareInc.
has open positions for seniors, 55+, to join their
Foster Grandparents Program! A Foster Grandparent is at least 55 years of age, meets limited income guidelines and volunteers between 13-30 hours per week. Benefits of becoming a Foster Grandparent
include a small hourly tax-free stipend, annual paid leave, mileage reimbursement and most importantly, lots of love from children. A win-win combination! For more information on becoming a Foster Grandparent, please contact
Katharine Kulkoski at 920-469-0283, Ext 1110 or
kkulkoski@encompasseec.org.
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Golden House is seeking volunteers to help with their Gold Ribbin' BBQfest of Greater Green Bay, Friday, July 14, 9:00am - 10:30pm, Saturday, July 15th, 7:30am - 11:00pm, and Sunday, July 16th, 7:30am - 6:00pm. Duties vary with shift to include: event set up & tear down, beverage sales, admissions, kids' activities, and more. For more information, please contact Dina Borremans at 920-435-0100 or dina@goldenhousegb.org.
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Family Services Sexual Assault Center is seeking
volunteers and interns to work as Sexual Assault Advocates in Brown County. No experience is necessary; all advocates receive extensive training provided by the Sexual Assault Center prior to working with victims of sexual violence. Advocates play an important role in victims' healing process as they not only field incoming hotline calls, but also respond to hospitals or police stations to provide immediate support and information.
Advocates are needed
weekday nights from 5pm-7am, and 7pm-7am, and weekend days from 7am-7pm and training will begin July 19th. For more information, please contact
Chelsey Steffens at 920-436-8899 or
csteffens@familyservicesnew.org.
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Freedom House Ministries is looking for volunteers to help out with their
Childcare on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. During their stay at Freedom House, parents are required to participate in Financial Planning classes and a Parenting Gathering. They are looking for volunteers to provide childcare so that the parents are able to focus in these classes.
The kids are between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 yrs old. For more information, please contact
Lydia Davison at 920-432-4646, Ext. 113, or
lydiadavison@freedomhouseministries.org.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters has an
ongoing need for individuals to mentor a child in their program. All it takes is
one hour once a week to change the life of a child for the better, forever. Being a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple is one of the most enjoyable things you will ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the
opportunity to help shape a child's future for the better by empowering them to achieve. For more information, please contact
Ann Nolan at 920-489-3547 or annp@bbbsnew.org.
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ADRC, (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County) is in need of volunteers to help with their
Meals on Wheels program. They
deliver over 450 meals daily to home bound individuals and their caregivers in Brown County and rely on volunteers to help them with this mission!
Volunteers are able to choose one day a week, one day every other week, or even one day a month to deliver meals.....whatever fits your schedule! They offer mileage stipend for delivering and the best part of this opportunity is you get to meet a lot of wonderful people and definitely feel like you are making a difference in someone's life.
Meal delivery typically takes no longer than one hour.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age
, have a valid drivers license and car insurance. For more information, please contact
Sandy Groeschel at 920-448-4312
or
Groeschel_sj@co.brown.wi.us
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2017 Packers 5k & 1k Kids Run Sponsored by Bellin Health is scheduled for Saturday, July 22nd at 8am at Lambeau Field, with the 1k Kids Run on Friday, July 21st at 6pm. Registration for runners is now OPEN! This is always a great family friendly event not only to participate in but also to be a volunteer! There are hundreds of volunteer positions needing to be filled for both days from packet pick ups, registration, water stations, food tent and course intersections.
TO VOLUNTEER, GO TO:
To register as a runner, go to:
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Community Partner Wishlist
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Wellspring:
Women's shoes, clothing, accessories and household items.
Items can be dropped off at 413 Dousman St, Green Bay, 54303 or items can be dropped off at the Volunteer Center of Brown County, 984 9th St, GB, 54304!
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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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New Leaf Foods, Inc. will be holding their
"Family Farm Day" on Saturday, June 24th!
Each year the Norsk Farm, which is owned by the Olson family, opens their farm to New Leaf for a variety activities (and baby animals!) including: p
asture walks, hay rides, local food vendors, free refreshments and snacks from Organic Valley, homemade ice-cream, working Sheep Dog demonstrations, square-foot & container gardening, bee-keeping, butter making, educational workshops and more!
This is a FREE event for the whole family but donations are appreciated!
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Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be holding a
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Non-Profit Night with the Green Bay Bullfrogs in celebration of the ReStores 8th Anniversary in Green Bay! They are hoping you can join them on
Thursday, June 29th, at 7:00pm. For every ticket sold, the Bullfrogs will donate $8 back to Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Every ticket includes a hot dog, soda, and a bullfrogs hat. This is a fun event for the entire family and
children under 5 are FREE! They hope to see you there!
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Looking for additional volunteer opportunities?
Click Here to view our monthly newsletter, Volunteer Times!
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Affiliate Member of the Week
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American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin
Their mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Their vital work is only possible because of people like you.
Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it's through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
Please visit American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin's website for more information.
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"AFFILIATE MEMBER PAGE"
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our new 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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