Would you like to give back to our community in a meaningful way?

Check out the volunteer opportunities listed below!

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Each of us can make a difference!

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In addition to the Volunteer Center of Brown County, there are also these Affiliate Partners:

• JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope United for Action) 
• Literacy Green Bay 
• NeighborWorks Green Bay 
• Desert Veterans of Wisconsin 
• Encompass Early Education and Care 
• The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay 
• Freedom House Ministries 
• Unity Hospice 
• Girls on the Run of Northeast Wisconsin 

More information can be found HERE!

Attention Nonprofits: Join or Renew Now!

We support all nonprofits in Brown County and beyond by raising awareness of your mission and volunteer opportunities. For organizations looking to take their volunteer engagement to the next level, our Affiliate Partner Program offers an enhanced level of service, with tools, visibility, and resources designed to help you attract and retain dedicated volunteers.

Here are just a few of the benefits Affiliate Partners enjoy:



• Quarterly new volunteer coordinator trainings
• Unlimited number of volunteer need postings across all our platforms 
• Free access to our Get Connected platform, which includes unlimited volunteer need listings, community event postings, volunteer check-in capabilities, volunteer hours tracking, and more! 
• Dedicated page on the Volunteer Center website 
• FREE entry into our two volunteer expos

To read more about all the valuable Affiliate Partner program benefits and to find detailed information about joining or renewing, please visit our website.

We look forward to partnering with your organization in 2026!

Nominate Deserving Volunteers Now!

Do you know someone whose dedication, passion, and service make our community a better place? Help us celebrate their impact! Nominations for the 2026 Volunteer Awards are open, and we encourage you to recognize the outstanding volunteers, teams, and leaders who go above and beyond.

Submit a nomination and shine a spotlight on the individuals who truly make a difference! Click the button below for all the details and a link to the nomination form.

Lindsay Immel is our volunteer of the week!

Lindsay and her therapy dog Tucker volunteer their time visiting various assisted living and memory care facilities in the Green Bay area. They spend time with patients, giving them a sense of normalcy and relief from pain or anxiety, while encouraging active engagement by using the natural bond between humans and animals to enhance emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing. Lindsay and Tucker have been spreading smiles for more than three years. Observers say there's something magical about the way Tucker lights up a room and brings comfort to those who need it most. 

In addition to volunteering with Tucker, Lindsay is highly engaged with a handful of nonprofits through her job, and she works to encourage others within her company to get involved. She also volunteers her time by serving on committees for several local nonprofits, including Curative Connections and New Community Shelter. 

Lindsay inspires people with her selflessness and desire to bring joy to others. Whether through volunteering herself, coordinating events at her organization, or advocating for important causes, her efforts help create a stronger, more positive community. Thank you, Lindsay, for everything you do that's making a lasting impact!

Click here to find this story on our Facebook page!

Sidewalk Salt Giveaway - January 17

This is a P.A.C.K. (Planned Acts of Christian Kindness) event where Acts 1:8 Ministry will be giving away FREE bags of sidewalk salt to make pathways safe for our community, just like God's word makes a safe pathway for us. Shift: 11:00 am-12:00 pm, location TBD. Minimum age: 13.

Acts 1:8 Ministry - Vickie Nell

920-494-2289, vickienell@acts18.org

Reading Coaches for Kids Initial Training Sessions - January 20 and 28 and February 18 and 26

Help kids become successful readers! Volunteer as a Reading Coach and make a lasting impact. Reading Coaches for Kids is seeking caring adults, age 55+, to spend just one hour a week during the school year supporting K-5 students in Green Bay Area Public Schools, Pulaski Community School District, or the Unified School District of De Pere (after-school program).

• Make a difference by helping children build reading skills and confidence.
• Stay active and connected through meaningful relationships in your community.
• Enjoy the rewards of seeing students grow and succeed.

No experience is needed. Training and support are provided. Sessions: January 20, 1:00-3:00 pm (Green Bay); January 28, 1:00-3:00 pm (Pulaski); February 18, 1:00-3:00 pm (Pulaski); and February 26, 1:00-3:00 pm (Green Bay). Open to adults 18+, with a special welcome to volunteers age 55+ interested in a meaningful, intergenerational experience. 

Reading Coaches for Kids - RSVP of Brown County - Eileen Metzler

920-600-0184, eileen@volunteergb.org

Cafe Crawl - February 21

Volunteers will help with guest check-in, guide attendees to trolley pick-up and participating locations, answer questions, and assist with keeping the event running smoothly. Shifts: event support volunteers, 7:45-10:00 am (check-in, guest guidance, trolley loading); event support and wrap-up volunteers, 10:00 am-12:15 pm (check-in, guest guidance, light clean-up). Minimum age: 16. Click here to sign up.

Downtown Green Bay Inc. - Mariana Vargas

920-588-0024, mariana@downtowngreenbay.com

Media Data Coordinator

The media data coordinator helps build and strengthen relationships with national media outlets to increase awareness and support for Acts 1:8 Ministry. This role plays a key part in advancing their mission of "Equipping Christians to evangelize through kindness" by ensuring their message reaches a broader audience through strategic media engagement. Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Contact national Christian radio stations to inform them about Acts 1:8 Ministry, their mission, and their free outreach resources. 
• Send the station their Public Service Announcement (PSA) to play on-air every six months.
• Follow up with a phone call to the radio stations every six months.
• Schedule an interview for the ministry coordinator whenever possible.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• Passion for their mission: Equipping Christians to evangelize through kindness
• Customer service skills/public relations experience
• Time management and organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer, Google Sheets, and phone skills

Flexible weekday shifts between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.

Acts 1:8 Ministry - Vickie Nell

920-494-2289, vickienell@acts18.org

Join the EPH Volunteer Team!

Ecumenical Partnership for Housing (EPH) needs your help to support families in transition! When one family moves out, another is waiting for a safe, welcoming place to begin again. Roles include:

• Interior painters - Brighten homes and create welcoming spaces.
• Cleaning crew - Help prepare homes so families can move in with dignity.
• Snow removal team - Clear sidewalks and driveways after 3+ inches of snow to keep families safe.
• On-call volunteers - Join the list to be contacted when last-minute help is needed.

Every hour you give makes a difference. Sign up today and be part of the EPH mission to provide safe, stable housing for families in need. “Be Amazing Grace — because when we show up, hope shows up too.”

Flexible service, lasting impact; mornings, midday, evenings, weekends. 

Ecumenical Partnership for Housing - Chris Betcher

920-655-6323, chrisb@ephgb.org

Classroom Grandparents

Make a difference in a child's life while enriching your own. What you'll do:

• Volunteer in an assigned infant-age 4 classroom at one of Encompass' seven five-star-rated centers in Brown County
• Support children through social play, encouragement, and classroom activities
• Build lasting bonds as a consistent, caring grandparent figure

Benefits for you:

• Receive a modest, tax-free hourly stipend
• Enjoy flexible, school-day hours with a minimum number of weekly hours
• Experience a renewed sense of purpose and connection
• Join a community that values your time and wisdom
• Encompass' volunteers describe their service as enjoyable, inspiring and fun! 

Various shifts between 6:00 am-5:00 pm. Minimum age: 55.

Encompass Early Education & Care - Deb Johnson

920-785-9710, djohnson@encompasswi.org

Side Walkers and Horse Leaders

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. Depending upon level of experience, duties may include leading the equine during sessions, grooming, tacking and untacking, bringing in or turning out horses, basic barn chores, and other duties as needed. All prospective horse leaders must complete orientation and a horse leader assessment. 

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

Shifts: 10:30 am-7:00 pm (Mondays), 11:30 am-6:00 pm (Tuesdays), 9:00 am-7:00 pm (Wednesdays), and 10:00 am-7:00 pm (Thursdays). Minimum age: 14.

Exceptional Equestrians - Bekah Morrow

920-883-8560, bmorrow@exceptionalequestrians.org

Spring Season Girls on the Run Coach

Girls on the Run is a 10-week youth development program that creatively integrates running and movement into social-emotional lessons that empower girls to feel joyful, healthy, and confident. They are always looking for volunteers to help lead kids through the lessons with the goal of completing a fun 5K as the culminating, celebratory event. They provide training for all new coaches, and there are always two coaches at each practice. They have opportunities in the fall and spring seasons. Anyone can be a coach! You do not need to be a runner, just feel passionate about helping young people be their best selves. Girls on the Run of Northeast Wisconsin is an equal opportunity organization. They do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, or ethnicity for their staff and volunteer opportunities. They are committed to mirroring the community of girls they serve and are focused on providing accessible and inclusive opportunities for staff, volunteers, board members, and the girls they serve. Shifts from March-May: twice a week after school, depends on site times. Minimum age: 18.

Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin - Peyton Shaffer

920-331-7714, peyton@girlsontherunnew.org

Various Volunteer Opportunities 

The House of Hope is looking for volunteers to help in the following areas: 

• Cleaning: Help ensure that House of Hope is a clean and safe place for clients and their children. Volunteers make it possible for staff to focus their time on providing client support. Responsibilities include washing windows; sweeping/vacuuming/mopping floors and stairs; disinfecting surfaces; cleaning upholstery; deep cleaning kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms; and other cleaning as needed.
• Organizing: Work with donations that the House of Hope receives to ensure everything is organized and recorded. These volunteers also ensure that other areas of the facility are cleaned and organized. Responsibilities include organizing basement storage areas, closets, and pantries; tracking and sorting donations; and sorting and bundling diaper donations.
• Boutique: House of Hope clients have access to the Boutique where they can get clothing, hygiene products, and other personal care items. Volunteers ensure the Boutique is stocked and that clothing donations are washed and organized. Responsibilities include sorting clothing and linen donations; deciding what to keep based on quality, season, and need; washing clothes and linens using a standard washer and dryer; organizing and folding/hanging clothes; rotating seasonal items; and keeping the boutique clean and organized.

Various shifts. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please complete a volunteer application or email them for more information.

House of Hope Green Bay - Liz Krumwiede

920-274-0948, engage@houseofhopegb.org

Celebration Dinners

You can help House of Hope residents celebrate birthdays, babies, GEDs, and more! They're looking for individuals or groups to provide dinner on the third Wednesday of each month. Meals should be prepared offsite and dropped off by 4:00 pm that day (or earlier if they can be refrigerated or frozen). Please plan to provide a main dish and side, salad, or veggies for about 30 people. If you are interested, click here to sign up.

House of Hope Green Bay - Liz Krumwiede

920-274-0948, engage@houseofhopegb.org

Facilities Crew

The Facilities Crew exists to support the mission of House of Hope through ongoing property maintenance in order to provide safe and supportive places where clients can thrive. The crew does this by gathering monthly to complete simple home improvement tasks that would otherwise require hiring labor. Tasks may include repairing and moving furniture, painting, yard work, cleaning walls, changing lightbulbs, and more! They are looking for more members to join the crew. You need not be super-handy (though that's great) but rather have a willingness to serve as needed! Shifts: meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 pm. If you are interested, please complete a volunteer application or email them for more information. 

House of Hope Green Bay - Liz Krumwiede

920-274-0948, engage@houseofhopegb.org

English Literacy Tutors

The Adult Tutoring Program is available to adults in the community, native English and non-native English speakers, with any literacy need. Opportunities available:

• Become an adult literacy tutor - Help students improve fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English. Meet one to two times per week for 1-2 hours (you and your student set the schedule that works best for you).
• Conversation group leader - Facilitate informal English discussions once or twice a week. Morning and evening sessions are available.

Training, curriculum, and ongoing support are provided. No experience or second language is required. They have over 25 students waiting to be matched. Help them empower adult learners through literacy. Minimum age: 18.

Literacy Green Bay - Andrea Lopez Mendoza

920-435-2474, alopezmendoza@literacygreenbay.org

Empower Long Term Care Residents

Volunteer advocates visit residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help them understand their rights and empower them to resolve complaints or issues. Become a friendly, reliable face for older adults and support them to achieve their best quality of life! Visits can be made between 8:00 am-8:00 pm any day of the week. Minimum age: 18.

State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care - Andie Grassl

920-637-4417, andrea.grassl@wisconsin.gov

Senior Program Drivers

At The Salvation Army Corps (626 Union Ct., Green Bay), their seniors enjoy coming to participate in programing, but some of them are without a ride. The Salvation Army provides the vehicle but needs volunteers to help pick up and drop off participants. This program is a critical social component for many of these seniors' lives. Volunteers must be background-checked and have a license. Shifts: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am and 2:45-4:15 pm. Minimum age: 21.

The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay - Michaela Koepp

920-593-2375, michaela.koepp@usc.salvationarmy.org

Mission: To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Please consider donating needed items to these area nonprofits. Thank you!

Exceptional Equestrians, 920-883-8560

Find more information here.