Volunteer Connect

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Volunteer of the Week

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Lea Neveau is our volunteer of the week!


The Women’s Empowerment Center at the YWCA assists women in our community from all walks of life through their Madison Street Boutique, the Women’s Career Closet, and free workshops that offer job/career development, self-confidence improvement, and life and health skills. One of the services is providing low-resourced women with professional apparel at no cost, which is essential for those seeking employment or who are newly employed. In more than three years of service, Lea has given over 1,000 volunteer hours, including two days a week ironing donated clothing. She even has taken home items that need a little extra love in the form of washing or mending. She takes pride in the fact that women can shop the Women’s Career Closet with dignity and select quality pieces for their job or interviews.


Lea often shares the impact volunteering has had on her own life, which motivates others to get involved. The YWCA has gained a few new volunteers just by Lea discussing her gratification and the absolute joy she has experienced in supporting other women. Not only has she affected her peers and women in the community with her service and kind acts, but she has truly birthed a family of servant leaders. All her children now volunteer their time in some capacity with the YWCA. Lea truly leaves a lasting impression on other volunteers, staff, and clients, and she encourages us to all be the best versions of ourselves in supporting and going the extra mile for others. Thank you, Lea, for your heart of compassion and caring! 



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Note: The information below was accurate as of the time of publication, but please contact the organizations listed
for the most up-to-date information.

Dated Volunteer Opportunities

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Youth Basketball Coaches - Through March 12

Volunteer to lead a youth basketball team (7-9 years old) twice a week (Thursdays for practice and Saturdays for games). You will use pre-created practice plans to present basketball skills, rules, and fundamentals. As a basketball volunteer, you will ensure that all participants have fun, play equal amount of time, and learn basketball skills. A background check and Safe From Harm online training are required. Location: The Kroc Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay. Shift: Thursdays 5:15-6:15 pm and Saturdays 8:45-9:45 am. Minimum age: 16. 

The Salvation Army - Renee Main

920-593-2375, renee.main@usc.salvationarmy.org

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Sidewalk Salt Giveaway - January 22

Help at this P.A.C.K. (Planned Acts of Christian Kindness) event by handing out sidewalk salt to make pathways safe for our community, just like God's word makes a safe pathway for us. Location: Kwik Trip, 1871 Shawano Ave., Green Bay. Shift: 11:00 am-12:00 pm. 

Minimum age: 10. 

Acts 1:8 Ministry - Vickie Nell

920-494-2289, vickienell@acts18.org

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Mediation Training Seminar - January 24-27

The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay is a non-profit organization that has provided dispute resolution services with trained volunteers since 1998. They mediate a variety of issues, including small claims, eviction, and family issues involving minor children. This seminar will encourage and train participants to become volunteer mediators. The training program was developed by and meets the recommended training curriculum requirements of the Wisconsin Association of Mediators.

A certificate of completion will be provided to those who complete the classroom training.

The program will include the following topics:

  • Theories of Conflict and Conflict Management
  • Overview of the Mediation Process and a Mediation Demonstration
  • Understanding of Individual Responses to Conflict
  • Mediation Step-by-Step
  • Ethical Practice of Mediation
  • Coached Role Plays
  • Understanding the Sources of our Mediation Referrals
  • Ensuring Quality Process and Understanding Procedures
  • Exploring Specific Types of Mediation (including landlord/tenant, small claims, and family) 

Sessions: 8:30 am-3:30 pm (Jan. 24-26) and 8:30-11:30 am (Jan. 27). Location: 2611 Libal St., Green Bay. 

The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay - Brian Nelsen or Anita or Vicki 

920-438-7067, director@mediationggb.org

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Winterfest - January 29

Volunteers are needed for the following duties: set-up and take-down, activity monitor (supervise outdoor activities, which will be moved indoors if weather is bad), and crossing guard (help direct traffic and let families cross the street safely throughout the event). Shifts: 9:00-11:00 am (set-up), 10:30 am-3:00 pm (activity monitor), 11:00 am-3:00 pm (crossing guard), and 2:45-4:30 pm (take-down).

On Broadway - Quincy Fassbender 

920-655-7525, quincy@onbroadway.org

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

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Blood Donor Ambassador

This is a huge need right now. These volunteers are cross-trained to do several jobs, including registering donors (basic computer skills needed) and handing out snacks. A commitment of at least one shift a month is requested (average shift is 5-6 hours). PPE and remote training will be provided. Various weekday shifts. Minimum age: 18. 

American Red Cross - Lee Borofka

920-737-9974, lee.borofka@redcross.org

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Drivers for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Drive clients to and from vital appointments and offer door-to-door assistance as needed. Curative provides vehicles, gas, and insurance. No CDL is required. Volunteers must have a good driving record, and a background check will be performed. Flexible four- to five-hour morning or afternoon shifts, Monday-Friday. Minimum age: 18. Click here for more information.

Curative Connections - Tina Whetung

920-227-4272, twhetung@curativeconnections.org

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Garden Blitz Volunteers

New Leaf Foods has multiple volunteer opportunities in the months leading up to and during their annual Garden Blitz event in May:

  • Garden Mentors: Guide new garden box owners on successful gardening techniques.
  • Volunteer Team Members: recruiter, trainer, database manager, and volunteer communications and recognition.

Minimum age for all of the above: 18. 

New Leaf Foods, Inc. - Tanya Westmoreland

920-322-5489, gbgardenblitz@gmail.com

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Reading Coach Volunteers

It only takes an hour a week to make a difference to a child. Research shows that third graders who have proficient reading skills are nearly five times more likely to graduate high school than their peers who do not; yet in many of our area schools, over 70% of third graders test below proficient for on-track readiness in English Language Arts. Reading Coaches for Kids is a volunteer tutoring program designed to increase students’ reading abilities and academic success. Dedicated, caring volunteers provide consistency and educational support by reading individually with students. This is done during the school day in K-5 classrooms or after school programs throughout Brown County, helping students improve their reading skills. Reading Coaches are currently volunteering in person in the Green Bay school district (though with the unpredictability of COVID status, this can always change). Masks are required for all students, staff, and visitors in all Green Bay district buildings. Shifts: various times during the school day. Minimum age: 18. Click here for more information and an application. 

Reading Coaches for Kids - Deb Johnson 

920-600-0184, deb@volunteergb.org

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Activity Blanket Makers

Volunteers are needed to craft activity blankets from home for hospice patients with Alzheimer's disease. All supplies provided. 

Unity Hospice - Leah Seibel

920-338-1111, lseibel@unityhospice.org

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Shelter Volunteer

Help support the shelter. They are in need of animal care volunteers, dog walkers, laundry assistance, enrichment volunteers, vet support, and off-site adoption center volunteers. Various daily shifts: 8:00 am-6:00 pm. Minimum age: ages 13-15 may volunteer with an adult; ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own. 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, kgut@wihumane.org

For more volunteer opportunities, view January's Volunteer Times here.

Affiliate Partner of the Week

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Mission: To support the health and well-being of the people of Greater Green Bay by promoting healthy food access and education and by cooperating throughout Northeast Wisconsin to build a thriving local food system in a clean environment.

Volunteer: Assist in a variety of ways in the months leading up to and during

the annual Garden Blitz event in May. Opportunities include garden mentors and volunteer team members. Minimum age: 18. 

Contact Tanya Westmoreland at 920-322-5489 or gbgardenblitz@gmail.com

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