Brown County Volunteer Services

11/07/2023

We need your help planning our upcoming Pals activities! What are some of your favorite activities to do with kids during the winter? Movies? Bowling? Sledding? We want to hear it all!

11/06/2023

If your family could use a little support this holiday season, be sure to mark your calendar for Monday, November 13th so you are able to register for assistance through the The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay!

11/02/2023

If you want to take your volunteering to the next level- consider becoming a Brown County Foster Home!

✨Highlighting Hope✨

Brown County Foster Care is wanting to put a "spotlight" on the need for Foster Parents and "highlight hope" for the kids we serve. If you or someone you know could be a resource for this girl or other kids in our community contact us now!

10/30/2023

On Friday, we got to hand out candy to hundreds of kiddos at Howe Community Resource Center at Trunk or Treat!

We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween week!

10/27/2023

I am a 9 year old boy.
I am very funny, and have a great sense of humor.
I do well in school but I don't like science. I like math, but I could use some extra help with my math homework.
I love basketball and fishing. I asked the Pals coordinator if I could find a pal who could take me fishing.
I love animals!
I live with my grandparents, and see mom on weekends. I love my family.
I would like a male role model to teach me things.
My little sister has a pal, and I really want to have a pal too, so i asked my grandmother to put me into the pals program!

COULD YOU BE MY PAL?

If you think you could be this pal, reach out to Judy Tilque! [email protected]

We have more than 30 kids on the waiting list looking for their pal!

10/23/2023

Our shelves were looking very empty, but after picking up hygiene products from St. Agnes Parish our shelves are restocked and ready to support our families in need! Thank you so much to St Agnes for their ongoing support!

If your Church, work, school or club would like a box to collect hygiene items for families in Brown County that we serve, please reach out! We will deliver the boxes, a poster with information, and collect the boxes from you! We are always collecting hygiene items for the families we serve in our community.

10/18/2023

10/18/2023

Last weekend, Brown County Pals Program and Brown County Foster Care met at Foster The Village for a Halloween Event! We made candy apples, played games, saw some cool tricks from the magician, got our faces painted, and picked out Halloween Costumes! On top of that, Brown County Sheriff's Office came with Officers and Squad cars, and even a therapy dog! We also had a Fire Truck come from Green Bay Metro Fire Department with Firemen who let us jump into the truck and check out the equipment.

Police and Fire Fighters can be a little scary for kids who have been removed from the home due to the incidents leading to removal. THANK YOU to our friendly Officers and Firemen who came and chatted with the kids. The Police almost lost their night vision googles afew times, and a couple of Firemen were making candy apples with our Pals.

10/17/2023

A huge THANK YOU to Allouez Optimist Club of Green Bay for your continued support for the children in the Pals Program and children in Brown County Foster Care. The kids had so much fun! Thank you to The green bay packers and to Green Bay Women's Basketball team for playing with the kids! Scotty Smith from Synergy Sports Performance for hosting the event and to their wonderful staff! Camera Corner Connecting Point for the printer to send kids home with an autographed picture, and to Liz for taking the most beautiful and fun photos! What wonderful memories you helped create for such special kids!

Thanks to our wonderful Pals Mentors for always being alongside these kiddos during wonderful events like this, and in the harder times that we don't see. You truly make a difference in all that you do for these kids, and we appreciate you!

10/17/2023

Check this out!
Be sure to share with all your guy friends.
See below for more info.
Did we get you? 😁 Help put the MEN in mentor!
Contact us today to learn more about becoming a volunteer mentor.
Email: [email protected] Call: 920-832-5961

10/17/2023

10/09/2023

Thank you Target for kicking off our Christmas donations for kids that we serve! We appreciate it! Can you believe it's only 11 weeks away!

We get questions every year from people who want to spread some Christmas cheer and don't know how. If you wish to donate any items for kids please reach out to Judy at [email protected] or Jenna at [email protected]

10/05/2023

Thank you to the The Weidner Center - UWGB Campus for donating 50 tickets to our Pals! It was a wonderful show!

10/02/2023

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR MORE VOLUNTEER DRIVERS!

If you are looking to volunteer for 1-2 hours per week, Brown County Volunteer Services are recruiting more volunteer drivers to assist with transporting kids to visits and appointments in the Brown County area.

One of our volunteer drivers says she loves seeing the kids smiles and listening to their stories. Another of our volunteer drivers is now referred to as grandpa by one of the kids he drives for weekly.

You can make a huge difference in a little time with these kids. We also reimburse mileage, and provide car seats.

If you are interested please reach out to Judy by email [email protected] or call or text 920-621-4160

09/28/2023

Brown County Volunteer Services had a great time at Volunteer Center of Brown County expo last week! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi and learn about our volunteer opportunities!

09/20/2023

On Monday, the Pals Program had the opportunity to go to Hands on Deck for pizza, paper boat making, and paper making from pumpkins-who knew that was a thing?

We were also able to go on boat rides! For every kiddo there with Pals, it was their first boat ride and it was a special day!

Pictured is 4 year old Angel who at first was a little nervous for the boat ride. Angel ended up having so much fun she took the captain's seat!

We have kids on our waiting list, and if you are interested in being a mentor to one of these kiddos please get in touch for more information.

Thank you to HANDS ON DECK and our wonderful volunteers who make a huge impact on the lives of these kids.

09/18/2023

We have kids on our waiting list! You could make a difference by becoming their Pal and being part of their journey.

09/11/2023

Brown County Volunteer Services will be at UWGB this week on Wednesday for their OrgSmorg event! We are looking forward to meeting students and talking about our volunteer opportunities! Did you know we have a lot of interns from UWGB? Some students start out as volunteers to build their skills and knowledge! UWGB Career Services UWGB Student Engagement Center

COME SAY HI AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED

09/06/2023

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09/04/2023

We are still collecting Halloween Costumes for a Halloween Party for kids in Foster Care and in the Pals Program. If you have any costumes to donate, please bring them to the Department 111 North Jefferson Street to the front desk for Judy Tilque or Foster The Village 1470 Division Street Green Bay for Cheri.

Any questions call Judy 920-621-4160 THANK YOU!

08/31/2023

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend before the 2023-2024 begins on Tuesday! Best of luck to all of the kids in our Pals Program AND to our incoming student interns!

08/29/2023

Only 3 weeks left of Summer!! We hear many people are excited for Fall! What is one thing you are looking forward to this Fall?

08/28/2023

We are so thankful for all that the Volunteer Center of Brown County has done to support us and the rest of the non-profits in our community! They help recruit volunteers who are looking to make an impact each and everyday.

We are hoping to show our support by helping them spread the word about their 50TH Anniversary Campaign! Follow the link below to find out more!

Help the Volunteer Center commemorate 50 years of making a difference!

08/24/2023

The Pals Summer Series Continues!

Gayle and her two pals have been matched for years and yet they are still always finding new and exciting things to do!

If you want to make a difference in the life of a child by simply spending some time with them, consider becoming a Pal!

To learn more, contact Judy Tilque:
Judy Tilque: [email protected]

08/23/2023

Huge THANK YOU TO CITYSERVE who donated 20 backpacks filled with supplies for kiddos going back to school!

08/17/2023

We are excited to share another photo for our Pals Summer Series!

This photo was captured during our annual group outing to MT Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort! These three enjoyed a day of water and rides together along with many other kids in our program.

If you want to make a difference in the life of a child (or TWO) by simply spending some time with them, consider becoming a Pal!

To learn more, visit our website or reach out to us today!
Judy Tilque: [email protected]
https://www.browncountywi.gov/.../volunteer.../pals-program/

08/16/2023

Another awesome BACK TO SCHOOL event for Green Bay kids

08/15/2023

We are collecting Halloween Costumes for an event in October. If you have any costumes you wish to donate please drop them off at Foster the Village Mon-Thursday 9:30AM to 11:30AM.

Or you can drop them at the front desk at 111 N. Jefferson Street, Green Bay between 8AM and 4:30PM. THANK YOU!

08/14/2023

Nearly 70% of our waitlist consists of males in need of a mentor. If you have a few hours a month to spare, you should consider getting involved!

Contact Judy Tilque: [email protected]

08/10/2023

Pals Summer Series Continues!

We LOVE getting photos from our Pals so we can see what kind of fun they are having! If you want to make a difference in the life of a child by simply spending some time with them, consider becoming a Pal!

To learn more, visit our website or reach out to us today!

Judy Tilque: [email protected]

https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/health-human-services/volunteer-services/pals-program/

08/07/2023

Recently, the Pals Program received over 20 pre-made craft bags (with 9 activities in EVERY bag) to be given out to our new matches! Isn't that an incredibly thoughtful idea?

We cannot thank you enough, Marissa, for thinking of the Pals Program yet again! We are so thankful to live in a community with such generous individuals!

08/04/2023

We are SO excited to be a part of this event! Come say hi to us and learn about our volunteer opportunities.

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities?
This FREE, family-friendly event on September 19, hosted by the Volunteer Center of Brown County and sponsored by Fox Communities Credit Union, will feature up to 50 local nonprofits.

You will discover ways YOU can assist them and strengthen our community by giving of your time and talents.

08/03/2023

Summer Series Week Three!

This new match has kept busy when they are together! On their first outing, they went to the library, enjoyed some lunch together and then watched a movie! They had a blast together and you can too! If you want to make a difference in the life of a child by simply spending some time with them, consider becoming a Pal!

To learn more, visit our website or reach out!
https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/health-human-services/volunteer-services/pals-program/

Contacts:
Jenna Durkee: [email protected] OR
Judy Tilque: [email protected]

07/31/2023

Oneida Economic Support has so much to offer their families! Be sure to follow their page and check out some of these events this week!

07/27/2023

Our Summer Series Continues!

It was so hard to choose just one photo of these two having fun together outside! If you want to make a difference in the life of a child by simply spending some time with them, consider becoming a Pal!

To learn more, visit our website or reach out!
https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/health-human-services/volunteer-services/pals-program/

Contacts:
Jenna Durkee: [email protected] OR
Judy Tilque: [email protected]

07/24/2023

We need to replenish our Volunteer Services Swag!

What are your favorite trinkets to pick up when you go to events? Pens? Stress balls? Magnets?

07/20/2023

We LOVE getting photos from our Pals so we can see what kind of fun they are having!
If you want to make a difference in the life of a child by simply spending some time with them, consider becoming a Pal!

To learn more, visit our website or reach out!
https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/health-human-services/volunteer-services/pals-program/

Contacts:
Jenna Durkee: [email protected] OR
Judy Tilque: [email protected]

07/17/2023

There are so many ways to get involved! Which one is the best fit for YOU?

Contact us to learn more today!
Jenna Durkee: [email protected] OR
Judy Tilque: [email protected]

07/13/2023

Foster The Village has been such a huge support to the children that we serve in our programs. We are SO lucky to have this organization in our community!

The saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. One woman created a community where foster families can feel supported.

07/10/2023

Our Pals Program is looking forward to a fun evening of fishing and food thanks to Green Bay Trout Unlimited, Green Bay Area Exchange Club, Festival Foods and the Izaak Walton League of America!!