2023 Volunteer Expo September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Ruth Paquin September 19 3:00-6:00 pm, Stadium View Banquet Hall, Green Bay This FREE, family-friendly event was hosted by the Volunteer Center of Brown County and presented by Fox Communities Credit Union. It featured nearly 50 local nonprofits and was a valuable way for potential volunteers to learn about opportunities in our area to give back and for nonprofits to showcase their organizations and recruit and engage volunteers! Participants enjoyed a cash bar and refreshments as they networked with the nonprofits and learned more about the valuable work they do, while discovering ways to strengthen our community by giving of their time and talents. For 50 years, the Volunteer Center has been serving local nonprofits and creating a stronger community by engaging volunteers to support nonprofit partners, and the Volunteer Expo is one of the ways we form these vital connections. Images from the 2023 Volunteer Expo Presenting Sponsor Participating Organizations Acts 1:8 Ministry Altrusa Hospitality House American Red Cross Aurora at Home Hospice Bellin Health Volunteer Services Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin Brown County Volunteer Services Catholic Charities: Diocese of Green Bay Center for Suicide Awareness Civic Symphony of Green Bay CollegeReady Community Benefit Tree Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County Curative Connections De Pere Christian Outreach Ecumenical Partnership for Housing (EPH) Encompass Early Education & Care Exceptional Equestrians Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Freedom House Ministries GBASO Girls on the Run of Northeast Wisconsin Golden House Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity Restore Greater Green Bay YMCA Green Bay Botanical Garden Hand of Hope, Inc. Hand-n-Hand of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Heritage Hill State Historical Park Howe Community Resource Center, Inc. JOSHUA Journey to Adult Success Mandolin Foundation – Amanda’s House National Railroad Museum Neville Public Museum NEW Zoo & Adventure Park Newcap LLC On Broadway Inc Rooted In Inc. Senior Medicare Patrol (housed at the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources) Shelter in the Storm St. John’s Ministries St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay The Brown County Historical Society The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay Unity Hospice Volunteer Center – AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and Reading Coaches for Kids Wisconsin Humane Society-Green Bay Campus Woodside Senior Communities Young Life Green Bay
50th Anniversary Campaign September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Ruth Paquin Celebrating 50 Years Community Strong! Since its inception in 1973, the Volunteer Center of Brown County has been a pillar of community engagement. Our mission is to create a stronger community by engaging volunteers to support nonprofit partners. Join us as we commemorate five decades of making a difference in our community. The Volunteer Center of Brown County proudly announces its 50th Anniversary Campaign, a year-long celebration of volunteerism and service. Click to donate to the 50th Anniversary Community Strong Campaign A Legacy of Service: Join Us In Celebration For the past 50 years, the Volunteer Center has been the driving force behind countless acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity. We have fostered a culture of volunteerism, inspiring individuals of all ages and backgrounds to lend a helping hand. Together, we have built a stronger, more connected community. Throughout the year, we have planned a series of exciting events and initiatives to mark this monumental milestone. From special volunteer projects and fundraisers to community-wide celebrations, there will be numerous opportunities for everyone to get involved and honor the Volunteer Center’s rich legacy. Get Involved Are you ready to make a difference? Join us as a volunteer and be part of the legacy. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to commit to a long-term engagement, we have a wide range of volunteer opportunities to suit your interests and skills. By lending your time and expertise, you can contribute to the ongoing success of our programs and services. Find a wide variety of opportunities in our weekly e-newsletter, Volunteer Connect, and our monthly publication, The Volunteer Times Are you age 55 or older? Visit our Retired and Senior Volunteer Program page to learn how you can give of your time and talents. Would you like to help elementary-age schoolchildren improve their reading skills? Our Reading Coaches for Kids program may be for you! Visit our Affiliate Partner page to read about the 70+ nonprofits we work closely with and find direct links to their websites and volunteer needs. Spread the Word Help us reach more people and inspire them to join our cause. Share the Volunteer Center’s 50th Anniversary Campaign on social media, invite your friends and family to participate in our events, and encourage others to discover the joy of giving back. Make a Donation Support our mission and ensure our impact continues for the next 50 years. Your generous contribution will enable us to expand our programs, enhance our volunteer matching services, and create even more opportunities for individuals to engage in meaningful service. And each donation up to $10,000 is being matched by the Otto Bremer Trust! Join us as we celebrate half a century of volunteerism and service. Together, we can continue to shape a brighter future for our community. Click to donate to the 50th Anniversary Community Strong Campaign
2023 Rake Up Green Bay September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Ruth Paquin This fall event mobilizes volunteers to provide the important service of raking the yards of community members who need our help the most. Our goal is to target those in our neighborhoods who are unable to do this seasonal task due to a lack of family or friends in the area, a disability, limited resources, and/or financial constraints. Volunteers will perform their service individually or in teams. Once volunteers are matched with homeowners, the volunteers will contact them to arrange a mutually agreeable day and time between October 21 and November 12 to complete the service. Join This Volunteer Effort! Here’s what you need to know: Volunteering will occur on the date you and the homeowner(s) agree upon. Each team or individual will need to fill out and submit the volunteer application. Forms are due by September 25. You can form a team or you can volunteer individually (individuals may be placed with other volunteers). We will match volunteers with homeowners in early October and, once matched, we will notify you with details and next steps. You are responsible for contacting your assigned homeowner(s) to arrange a date and time for raking to take place. The Volunteer Center can provide rakes, if needed. To sign up either yourself or a team of volunteers, click the button below. Rake Up Green Bay Volunteer Application Do You Need Help Getting Your Yard Raked? If you would like to request service, please click the button below and fill out the form completely. Forms are due by September 27. Completion of this form is required, whether you are new to the program or have had help in the past. Once the form is submitted, the Volunteer Center will work to find volunteers to help you. If you are matched, those volunteers will then contact you sometime in October to arrange the day and time they will rake your lawn. Request Service for Rake Up Green Bay 2022 Volunteers in Action Thank You, Sponsors! More to come!