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The Volunteer Times 920.429.9445 ● www.volunteergb.org ● [email protected]
May 2020
Now-May 31 — New Leaf Foods Volunteers Various days and times Volunteers ages 18 and older are needed to assist in various ways ahead of and during the Garden Blitz event, to be held May 28-31:
Volunteer recruiter — 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 area volunteer organizations
Volunteer communication — contact interested Blitz volunteers and maintain email contact with them to keep them up-to-date; create and distribute communications to volunteers; author written communications, such as letters, instructions, social media, and other media
Volunteer deployment — assign teams of volunteers, act as point person for issues, and maintain lists of deliveries and special needs
Contact K im Diaz at 920-322-5489 or [email protected].
Media — connect with local newspaper, TV, and radio Contact Pong Moua at 920-265-4710 or [email protected].
May 28-31 — Garden Blitz Volunteers Thursday, May 28-Sunday, May 31: various shifts New Leaf Foods is seeking volunteers in a variety of capacities during their Garden Blitz event:
Narrative project — document the Blitz stories of gardeners, volunteers, and mentors
Photographer — take photos during the Blitz event Contact Pong Moua at 920-265-4710 or [email protected].
Please note: information 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.
Inside Looking
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Ongoing
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May 28-31 — Garden Blitz Volunteers
Thursday, May 28: 2:00-5:00 p.m. or 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Volunteer registration — develop volunteer sign-in list and registration form, and help with nametags, T-shirts, and team assignment
Garden box builders — work with a team to assemble and brand approximately 70 raised-bed garden boxes; no experience necessary; bring drills, work gloves, and safety goggles, if possible (otherwise, they will be provided); ages 18 and older
Friday, May 29-Sunday, May 31: various shifts
Volunteer registration — develop volunteer sign-in list and registration form, and help with nametags, T-shirts, and team assignment
Soil movers (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 12:30-4:00 p.m.) — travel to locations around Green Bay to assist with installing garden boxes and using wheelbarrows to fill with soil; volunteers are encouraged to bring their own wheelbarrow(s), shovel(s), garden rake(s), work gloves and five-gallon bucket(s), if possible; minors will need a release form signed by a legal guardian to participate
Bobcat driver (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 12:30-4:00 p.m.) — load soil into trailers to enable teams to head out and install beds; prior Bobcat experience required; if the volunteer has access to a Bobcat, New Leaf would be interested in renting it (otherwise they will secure one); ages 18 and older
Contact K im Diaz at 920-322-5489 or [email protected].
Looking Ahead
June 15, 17, 22 and 24 — CASA Volunteer Training Sessions 30 hours of training; one hour per week volunteering thereafter (flexible based on volunteer’s schedule) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County is seeking volunteers ages 21 and older who wish to dedicate their time and talents to children who have been abused or neglected. The next training session begins on June 15. CASA volunteers conduct regular, face-to-face visits with their child (or children); make independent, objective observations about the child’s safety and well-being; and submit a monthly report to the appointing judge to help him or her make decisions about the child’s future. Contact Taylor Connell at 920-437-2272 x108 or [email protected].
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June 15-August 14 —- Safety Town Volunteers
Monday-Friday each week, 8:15-11:30 a.m. If you are in grades 6-12, at least 14 years old, and looking for a fun opportunity to work with children this summer, the Center for Childhood Safety has just the thing for you. ‘Safety Buddies’ are needed for their Safety Town event. These volunteers work with kids ages 4-9 to help them learn (under the direction of a lead teacher) all things safety. Instruction takes place in the classroom, during guest presentations, and on the mini streets of their child-sized Safety Town. Sign up at https://ccsgb.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/2020-safety-town-volunteers or contact Jennie Mayer with questions at 920-272-0110 or [email protected].
June 15-October 19 Third Monday of each month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. On Broadway is seeking volunteers to help pick up trash to clean up the Broadway District for their #trashtag monthly event. Additional dates are July 20, August 17, and September 21. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e45a8ae2da5ff2-trashtag or contact Sam Maass with questions at 920-569-3436 or [email protected].
Ongoing Opportunities
Groundskeeper Volunteer Once a week on weekdays, any time 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Acts 1:8 Ministry is looking for a volunteer age 15 or older to mow their grass, rake, clean up the sidewalk, and help with additional duties as needed. Instructions will be provided on the first day. The volunteer will need to bring their own equipment. Contact Vickie Nell at 920-494-2289 x301 or [email protected].
Operation Community Cares Volunteers Various days and times Operation Community Cares is a Brown County coalition dedicated to helping the Greater Green Bay area in response to, among other things, the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to assist local food banks with deliveries of food and other necessary items during this outbreak. For volunteer opportunities and shifts, go to https://www.occwi.org or contact Will Nething at 920-615-8745 or [email protected].
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Gardening Volunteers 1-3 hours per week during the summer Unity Hospice is in need of volunteers ages 18 or older to assist in the maintenance of their grounds. Duties include pulling weeds, pruning, mulching, cutting and clearing brush, removing debris, and sweeping bricks and sidewalks. Contact Kelly Lautenslager at 920-338-1111 or [email protected].
Volunteer Drivers Flexible weekday schedule, 4- to 5-hour shifts, either morning or afternoon Curative Connections is in urgent need of volunteer drivers who are at least 18 years old and have a good driving record. Duties include driving seniors and people with disabilities to and from appointments and offering door-to-door assistance as needed. Vehicles, gas, and insurance are provided. No CDL is required, but individuals will undergo a background check. Contact Tina Whetung at 920-227-4272 or [email protected].
Disaster Recovery Team Volunteers
2-4 hours per week The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older who will (via phone) support the disaster recovery of individuals, families, and communities through the activities of casework and recovery planning, recovery systems, and community recovery. Contact Lee Borofka at 920-737-9974 or [email protected].
Parent Pals Volunteers Two to three times per month
Pet Companion Volunteers Flexible schedule AseraCare Hospice is seeking individuals ages 18 and older who specialize in sharing their trained pet with persons who are ill or lonely. Volunteers would serve as companions to the patients, with a focus on encouraging and enhancing interactions with their certified pet. Contact Alison Holbrook at 920-339-9065 or [email protected].
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Volunteer Guardians Flexible, based on needs of the ward Brown County Health and Human Services is seeking individuals ages 18 or older 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. Contact Jenna Durkee at 920-448-6023 or [email protected].
Hospice Companion Volunteers Flexible schedule AseraCare Hospice is looking for volunteers to spend time with their patients, providing companionship and emotional support. This is a very flexible and rewarding opportunity. Any volunteers under age 15 should be accompanied by an adult. Contact Alison Holbrook at 920-339-9065 or [email protected].
Pals Volunteers Two to three times per month Brown County Health and Human Services would like volunteer mentors ages 18 or older to spend time in a recreational or learning activity with a child (age 3 or older) who has been referred by Brown County Child Protective Services. Mentors help the child adjust to the separation or loss of a parent, enhance self-esteem and confidence, and learn new skills. Matches are invited to attend a fun activity each month that is free of charge. Matches are based on compatibility and can continue for as long as both parties are interested, though it is hoped that volunteers would engage with their Pal for a minimum of one year. Contact Jenna Durkee at 920-448-6023 or [email protected].
Volunteer Center of Brown County ● 984 9th Street, Green Bay, WI 54304