Volunteer Connect
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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.
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Update on Volunteer Center Operations
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In compliance with Governor Evers’ order and to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Volunteer Center of Brown County's office is closed until April 27. If the governor lifts the restrictions, we will reassess at that time.
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Janna Zimmerman
is our Volunteer of the Week!
Every year, in our little corner of the world, hundreds & hundreds of kiddos face daily challenges that some of us can’t imagine handling as adults, much less as kids. Bullying & violence, home & family challenges, medical health issues, or any number of incidents that can make daily life anything but smooth. What began in 2006 as a summer service project with the local violence shelter, has grown dramatically to include a number of local and regional partners who work daily with organizations like The Great Pillow Fight Against Domestic Violence. The mission of the The Great Pillow Fight is to provide a bit of pillow comfort to each and every kiddo facing a life challenge.
Janna Zimmerman founded The Great Pillow Fight. Janna organizes regular open house sewing days at home where people stop over throughout the day to sew some pillowcases to donate. She has also coordinated pillow case sewing parties at family holidays as many of Janna’s friends and family members have offered to sew. Janna also provides the materials for these projects and is responsible to distributing them amongst local organizations. Since 2010, more than 1500 travel-sized pillows with pillow cases have been donated so far to organizations like Golden House, Willow Tree Child Advocacy Center, Women Infants Children (WIC) Program of Brown County, Freedom House, Heaven’s Touch Ministries, and more. The pillow cases are made with many types of kid friendly patterns such as sports, animals or cartoons. They can choose one to fit their style.
Janna has had an enormous impact on Golden House, a local organization that serves hundreds of children each year and exists to provide help and healing to victims of domestic abuse. When children go into the shelter, it can be overwhelming and frightening for them. They are taken from a familiar environment and brought to a new unfamiliar place. Due to safety concerns, many of them are unable to bring along their favorite toys or other comfort items. For this reason, the advocates at Golden House provide a book, blanket, stuffed animal and pillow to each child who comes into the shelter. Over the past several years, The Great Pillow Fight and Janna Zimmerman have provided Golden House with handmade pillows for each of these children. Each pillow has a different and special kid friendly fabric, and the children usually pick one that matches their individual personality. Comfort items give the children a sense of ownership and control of something that is otherwise completely out of their hands. The staff at Golden House have found that the pillows help the children who are not sleeping through the night to sleep in peace.
Thank you, Janna, for providing a bit of comfort to many children facing life challenges!
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Please note: The information below was accurate as of the time of publication. With the current COVID-19 situation, please understand that plans can change rapidly. Contact the organizations listed for the most up-to-date information.
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Dated Volunteer Opportunities
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Flyer and Poster Distribution for the Garden Blitz - Now through May 13
Print and distribute flyers and posters (ensuring
team members also have them), and
keep an inventory of flyers and posters. Flexible hours.
New Leaf Foods
- Kim Diaz
Media Volunteer for the Garden Blitz - Now through May 15
Connect with local news media for TV/radio spots, send press releases, post in community calendars, etc. Flexible hours.
New Leaf Foods
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Pong Moua
Pep Rally Coordinator for the Garden Blitz - Now through May 17
Prepare pep rally for each day of the Garden Blitz event (May 14-May 17). M
ornings and afternoons. Minimum age: 18.
New Leaf Foods
- Kim Diaz
Volunteer Communication for the Garden Blitz
- Now through May 17
Maintain email contact with volunteers to keep up-to-date on the project, contact interested volunteers, and follow up with those that signed up. Create and distribute various communications to volunteers and facilitate distribution of information relevant to volunteers. Author written communications such as letters, instructions, or other media, as appropriate such as social media. Minimum age: 18.
New Leaf Foods
- Kim Diaz
Volunteer Recruiter for the Garden Blitz - Now through May 17
Recruit, interview and place applicants for volunteer work. Host and attend recruiting events within the community to attract qualified candidates. Work with marketing, public relations, and professional associations to publicize opportunities for volunteers. Develop and maintain relationships with other volunteer organizations within the area. This is a flexible opportunity. Minimum age: 18.
New Leaf Foods
- Kim Diaz
Volunteer Deployment for the Garden Blitz - April 1-May 17
Assign teams of volunteers, be the point person for issues, and maintain lists of deliveries and special needs. Flexible hours.
New Leaf Foods
- Kim Diaz
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Paws Parade of Hope - April 19
Volunteers will help unload the trailer, help with setup, as a runner, and help with breakdown. Volunteers are able to enjoy a lunch and the show in between the two time slots. 8:00-11:00 am and 3:30-5:00 pm. Volunteers should be in high school and older.
Cancer Fighters (a partner of Community Benefit Tree)
- Susan Gee
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Sweepstakes Stuffing - April 22
Stuff envelopes with promotional materials and seal the envelopes. 8:00 am-2:00 pm.
Disabled American Veterans
- Dick Marbes
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Blitz Narrative Project - May 14-17
Document Blitz stories - gardeners, volunteers, and mentors. Flexible hours.
New Leaf Foods
- Pong Moua
Photographer for the Garden Blitz - May 14-17
Take photos during the Blitz event for New Leaf Foods. F
lexible hours.
New Leaf Foods
- Pong Moua
Volunteer Registration Desk
for the Garden Blitz
- May 14-17
Develop volunteer sign in list/registration form and help with name tags, t-shirts, and team assignment. Flexible hours.
New Leaf Foods
- Kim Diaz
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Safety Town Volunteers - June 15-August 14
If you are between the grades of 6th and 12th and looking for a fun opportunity to work with children this summer, then we have just the opportunity for you! "Safety Buddies" at Safety Town work with children between the ages of 4-9 to help them learn, under the direction of a lead teacher, all things safety in the classroom, during guest presentations, and on the mini streets of the child-sized Safety Town.
Click here to sign up
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8:15-11:30 am, Monday-Friday for the weeks of June 15-19, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 20-24, Aug. 3-7, and August 10-14.
Center for Childhood Safety
- Emily Gossens
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Ongoing/Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
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Disaster Cycle Services: Recovery Team Volunteer - Ongoing
Support (via phone) the disaster recovery of individuals, families, and communities through the activities of casework and recovery planning, recovery systems, and community recovery. 2-4 hours per week. Minimum age: 18.
American Red Cross
- Lee Borofka
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Volunteer Guardians - Ongoing
Brown County Health and Human Services is seeking individuals to act as legal guardians, which are decision-makers and advocates for those who are incompetent due to aging, a developmental disability, chronic mental illness or alcohol and drug abuse (i.e., ward). Guardians ensure that the individual’s rights to proper housing, nutrition, and medical care are met. A guardian is expected to visit their ward at least once a month and complete an annual report. A legal guardian does not financially support the ward, take care of the ward on a day-to-day basis, or personally provide a place for the ward to live. This is a flexible opportunity and is based on needs of the ward. Minimum age: 18.
Brown County Health and Human Services
- Jamie Chaudoir
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Volunteer Drivers - Ongoing
Drive clients to and from vital appointments and offer door-to-door assistance as needed. Curative provides the vehicle, gas, and insurance. No CDL required. Shifts are available Monday through Friday (morning or afternoon) and typically last 4-5 hours. Volunteers must have
a good driving record and will undergo a background check.
Minimum age: 18.
Curative Connections
- Tina Whetung
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Front Desk Volunteer - Ongoing
Answering the phone, complete screening forms with people calling in to seek shelter, greet donors and accept donations, and letting visitors in. Daily shifts (2-6 hours) are available from 8:00 am-8:00 pm. Minimum age: 16.
Freedom House Ministries
- Crystal DeCleene
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Miracle League Buddy - Ongoing (2020 Baseball Season)
Buddies are needed to assist players both on the field and at bat to ensure their safety and aid in their enjoyment. Volunteers commit to 1 1/2 hours, one day a week for 8 weeks. If you can't commit for the entire 8 weeks consider signing up as a substitute buddy. Opening day is June 6, 2020. Minimum age: 14.
Miracle League of Green Bay
- Shelly Curran
Miracle League Team Coach or Assistant Coach - Ongoing (2020 Baseball Season)
Coach a team of approximately 13 players with various abilities. Volunteers commit to 1 1/2 hours, one day a week for 8 weeks. Opening day is June 6, 2020. Minimum age: 14.
Miracle League of Green Bay
- Shelly Curran
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YWCA Women's Empowerment Center - Ongoing
The YWCA’s Women’s Empowerment Center is seeking motivated volunteers who want to support their dedication to empowering women and girls. Consider using your time, talents and heart to be a part of uplifting women in the greater Green Bay community! Volunteer tasks may include sorting and steaming clothing donations, cashiering in the Madison Street Boutique, conducting intake interviews for Women's Career Closet clients, personal shopping and styling for Career Closet clients, and assisting with the check-out process for Career Closet shoppers. The Women's Empowerment Center has the most need on Tuesdays from 12:30-4:00 pm and Thursdays from 2:30-6:00 pm. Minimum age: 18.
YWCA Greater Green Bay
- Jasmine Gordon
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For More Volunteer Opportunities,
View Our April Volunteer Times!
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Affiliate Partner of the Week
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Mission:
To provide access to quality, comprehensive and compassionate health care to the underserved in our community.
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Events, Fundraisers, and More
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Up Deeds (for Nonprofits) Coming Soon
A free app for nonprofits to help grow awareness, engagement, and funding is currently being developed by a Green Bay company with the goal to have more people in our community aware of who you are and what you do. It's an easy way for you and your supporters to share who you are with more people and do it more directly than social media.
Up Deeds invites you to visit their site to learn more about it, and how it can help. They are encouraging you to use the sign up section on their homepage so you'll know when the app is ready to go.
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AFFILIATE PARTNER PAGE
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit our page on the Volunteer Center website!
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Support volunteerism at local nonprofits through the Volunteer Center.
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