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Volunteer Opportunities With Children:

Kinder Konzerts Docent

WAMSO-Minnesota Orchestra Volunteer Association's Kinder Konzerts program in Minneapolis introduces children to orchestral music through the hands-on experience of playing instruments and a concert designed for children.  Docents escort children to the concert and lead a Sound Factory where children will sing, enjoy musical activities and play real instruments.  Weekdays from October 2010-May 2011.
 
Lunch Buddy

Project for Pride in Living Youth Development in Minneapolis strives to empower students from low-income families to achieve success in school and in life through academic support, hands on opportunities, and positive relationships with adults.  The Lunch Buddy program connects students with adult lunch companions once a week.

One Time/Short Term Volunteer Opportunities:

Minneapolis Bike Tour Volunteers

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's 4th annual Bike Tour will be held on Sunday, September 19th.  More than 150 volunteers are needed to register participants, to assist at water stops, and provide mechanical support.  Some assistance will also be needed on Saturday, September 18th for set-up.  Visit minneapolisbiketour.com for more info.
 
Becklin Homestead County Park/Wildlife Management Area

Looking for a way to make an impact on Minnesota's wildlife? The Becklin Homestead County Park and State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will play host to Great River Greening volunteers as they plant 2500 oak seedlings as part of an oak savanna restoration along the state-designated wild and scenic Rum River on September 18th.
 
Volunteer Juror Opportunities

William Mitchell College of Law in St Paul needs volunteer jurors to participate in mock trials on September 16 and/or 17 or December 2, 3 and/or 4.  You will deliberate on a verdict, announce the verdict, and spend time with the judge and students critiquing the students.  Starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at approximately 2:30.  Lunch provided.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Companions - Multiple Locations

Aseracare Hospice Companion Volunteers guide patients through their end of life 'living' experience.  Companions offer a calming presence, compassion, and listening and may also assist in additional activities such as reading, praying, reminiscing, painting fingernails, caring touch, etc.  Must visit at least once a week for 1-2 hours.  Training sessions provided quarterly.
 
Warehouse Volunteer

VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) is a multi-service non-profit agency serving the communities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and S. Mpls.  They serve low-income families, individuals, elderly and disabled persons through their Social Services Programs.  Volunteers must attend a 1-hour informational meeting, complete an application and pass a criminal background check.
 
Spare Key Newsletter Production

Spare Key of Bloomington needs a newsletter editor for quarterly newsletter production.  They provide assistance to Minnesota homeowners with critically ill or seriously injured children by making a mortgage payment on the family's behalf, allowing them to spend time with their child.
 
Give a much-needed break to a family caregiver

Give support and a break to someone caring for their loved one- you'll see a face light up with thanks.  You'll supervise and socialize with the senior needing care for 4 hours each week or as available. DARTS has opportunities throughout Dakota County.  Volunteer assignment can be shared.
 
Canteen Host

Know how to make a lasting impression? Memorial Blood Centers of Minneapolis needs hosts to ensure blood donors' last impressions are good ones. Serve refreshments, watch for post-donation reactions, alerting medical staff if needed and thank donors for their life-saving contributions.

One to One Volunteer Opportunities:

Friendship and Flowers Volunteer
Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly is seeking additional volunteers for its "friendship and flowers" program. Volunteers deliver flowers, treat bags, and a short visit to isolated and home-bound older adults in Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
 
Job Search Coach

Work one-on-one to teach basic computer skills and offer support and guidance to job seeking participants at Project Pride in Living's Learning Center in Minneapolis.  Staff shifts in the community access lab for two or more hours per week with a minimum 6 month commitment.  Flexible shifts available during business hours, M-F.
 
Big Brother/Big Sister

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities Community-based program connects adults and young people who want a mentoring relationship with flexibility. Matches meet two to four times a month at the location of their choice.
 
Shop with a Senior

Vision Loss Resources of Minneapolis needs you to provide a visually impaired person with round-trip transportation to a nearby grocery or department store and help select items.  Hours and schedule are flexible and mileage reimbursement is available.  Currently, there is a high need in the Minneapolis area.

One Time/Short Term Volunteer Opportunities:

International Volunteer
Participate in a community development project with a team of volunteers, facilitated by Global Citizens Network. Opportunities are available in Arizona, Washington, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Thailand and Tanzania. Special skills are not required but tax-deductible costs do apply.
 
A Duck Race

The Great Neighbors' Mississippi River Duck Race is Neighbors' annual volunteer fundraiser event in South St Paul on September 18.  The event features the duck race, carnival games, blow-up moon jumps, great food, entertainment, a duck store, a raffle and more.  Responsible and detail oriented volunteers are needed, must be 18 or older.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Welcome Basket Bundling
Often Aeon residents move in with little more than the clothes on their back.  Create welcome baskets for residents moving into the Lamoreaux and Continental Apartments in Minneapolis.  These apartment buildings serve formerly homeless adults.  Baskets should include basic personal care items.  Additional items could include linens and kitchen/ laundry supplies.
 
Barber

Ramsey County Volunteers in Corrections Inc needs a volunteer professional barber to cut young male residents' hair at Boys Totem Town (a juvenile correctional facility) in Maplewood.  There will be a wide range of ethnicities.  Barber provides own tools and sets up and cleans up work area.  A one year commitment for Saturdays or Sundays twice a month required.
 
Donation Drivers

Help Kaleidoscope Place of Minneapolis obtain needed supplies by organizing a donation drive.  They need healthy snacks and beverages, culturally specific children's books, cleaning supplies, arts and crafts materials, and clothing and underwear.  An easy way to coordinate a drive it to ask family, friends, and colleagues to bring an item to the next event you may be organizing or hosting.
 
Small Engine Repair Man

Volunteers needed to assist Hennepin County Corrections Sentence to Service program maintain and repair a fleet of lawn mowing and trimming equipment in Minneapolis.

What is LeaderQuest?

The LeaderQuest Program 2011 is a semester-long leadership development program that features interactive workshops, guest speakers, a retreat, a mentor relationship, and a group of friends you'll have for the rest of your life! Learn the tools of becoming a successful leader and more importantly, about yourself. This is one of the best and oldest leadership programs on campus today!

Application Due Date:
October 8th, 2010

Find an Application at:
http://www.lead.umn.edu/leaderquest/ or Facebook: LeaderQuest Program 2011

Volunteer Opportunities Working With Youth:

  
Study Buddies

Study Buddies is a youth mentoring and academic support program that provides one on one mentoring and academic assistance to school age residents of CommonBond Communities.  Make an impact by helping with their schoolwork - and being a good role model.  Opportunities in Edina, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
 
Children's Tutor

One to one tutoring for primary grade students in reading and math after school with Building Blocks Tutorial Program ALC.  Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday from 3:45 to 5:45 pm, October- May.  One or two times per week.  Training, activities, and teacher support provided. Tutor orientation in late September.  Located on St. Paul's West Side.

One Time/Short Term Volunteer Opportunities:

Cross Cultural Volunteer
Participate in a community development project with a team of volunteers, facilitated by Global Citizens Network. Opportunities are available in Arizona, Washington, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Thailand and Tanzania. Special skills are not required but tax-deductible costs do apply.
 
Minneapolis Duathlon

Do you want to be part of the world's largest dualathon?  Team Ortho Foundation is looking for volunteers to help us on August 27th, 28th, & 29th for the Minneapolis Dualathon!

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Social Recreation Assistant
Interact with Vail Place members and professional staff in a creative, friendly clubhouse environment located in the Uptown area of Minneapolis or in Downtown Hopkins. Minimum age for volunteers is 18.
 
Clare Buddy

Clare Buddies are paired one-on-one with a resident of Clare Housing in Minneapolis to provide friendship, companionship and time to explore the Twin Cities.  Time commitments vary, schedules determined by you and your buddy.  Requires commitment of at least one visit/month.  Training is required and provided, as well as a valid license and insurance.
 
Small Engine Repairman

Volunteers needed to assist Hennepin County Corrections Sentence to Service program maintain and repair a fleet of lawn mowing and trimming equipment in Minneapolis.
 
Senior Chore Service Volunteer

St. Anthony Park Community Council has opportunities for youth and adults to help neighborhood seniors  and disabled individuals maintain their independence and stay in the homes by providing minor home maintenance chores.  Most chores are outdoors and some minor indoor household chores, all on a on-call basis.  Requires orientation.

The GLBTA Programs Office is currently hiring Student Interns for 2010-11. The responsibilities of these fun, flexible positions include communications, outreach, clerical duties, and assistance with planning and delivery of programs/events.

Requirements include having work-study funds, the ability to work 8-12 hrs/week, strong communication and multi-tasking skills, and a commitment to working on GLBTA issues within a social, economic and racial justice framework. A full position description can be found under the first headline on the GLBTA Programs Office website.

If interested, please send the following to Ross Neely by email at neely010@umn.edu or deliver/mail to 46 Appleby Hall:

1) cover letter expressing your interest in the position and the office
2) current resume
3) your fall semester work availability

Please direct questions about the position to Ross Neely at 612-626-3064. Interviews begin the week of August 30 and will continue until the positions are filled.  Thank you!

Navigating from here to abroad just got easier!

Interested in going abroad? The University has created a new online profile and application for education abroad opportunities. Go to the Learning Abroad Center's website to explore potential programs and first steps. Then, fill out an online profile before your first-step meeting or advising appointment.  To get started, go to http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/getStarted.html

The Multicultural Kickoff (MKO) event for first year students will take place on Tuesday, August 31 - Wednesday, September 1 on the West Bank in 175 Willey Hall.

The MKO event is a means to create community among the incoming first-year multicultural students to help make a successful transition to college by identifying academic and cultural supports on campus. It provides an opportunity for the students to meet students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

To register for the Multicultural Kickoff, please visit our registration page that can be found on our website homepage: www.mcae.umn.edu.

Students may also visit our MKO blog to register and see updates: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mcae/mko2010/

Should there be any questions regarding the MKO, you may contact Ah Vang-Lo at vang0464@umn.edu

Empowering Multicultural Students for Careers in Medicine

Designed for pre-medical students, this seminar series guides students through the many aspects of preparation for the Medical School admissions process.

This eight-week series is presented each year beginning in September. Each week there is a 1 1/2 hour session on a designated week night.

For more information: http://www.meded.umn.edu/apps/minority/seminar/  The application deadline September 10. 

Topics include:

·         Meet and Greet Your Peers

·         Panel Discussions on Careers in Medicine

·         Admissions

·         MCAT

·         Personal Statement and Supplemental Application

·         Preparing for the Medical School Interview

·         Financing a Medical School Education

·         Where Does One Go From Here?

One Time/Short Term Volunteer Opportunities:

A Duck Race
The Great Neighbors' Mississippi River Duck Race is Neighbors' annual volunteer fundraiser event in South St Paul on September 18.  The event features the duck race, carnival games, blow-up moon jumps, great food, entertainment, a duck store, a raffle and more.  Responsible and detail oriented volunteers are needed, must be 18 or older.
 
Weeding Wednesday

Help slay maniacal weeds overtaking newly planted trees.  Tree Trust has opportunities in various Twin Cities locations from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesdays during the spring and summer.  Every week, Tree Trust staff will provide a brief training at the beginning of the event and be present to answer your questions throughout the evening.

Volunteer Opportunities With Youth:

Study Buddy

Study Buddies is a youth mentoring and academic support program that provides one on one mentoring and academic assistance to school age residents of CommonBond Communities of St Paul.  Make an impact by helping with their schoolwork - and being a good role model.  Available at communities throughout the Metro area and Greater Minnesota.
 
Summer Breakfast Buddy

Be the first friendly face the children see in the morning by welcoming them and serving breakfast one day (or more) a week between 8:15am - 9:45am at Kaleidoscope Place in Minneapolis.

One to One Volunteer Opportunities:

Clare Buddy
Clare Buddies are paired one-on-one with a resident of Clare Housing in Minneapolis to provide friendship, companionship and time to explore the Twin Cities.  Time commitments vary, schedules determined by you and your buddy.  Requires commitment of at least one visit/month.  Training is required and provided, as well as a valid license and insurance.
 
One on One Mentor

If you enjoy movies, bowling, cars/motorcycles shows, or enjoys sports, or just eating out, or going to the mall. Help Restart Inc clients redefine new skills and socialize with others in the community and gain leadership skills, patience, ability to problem solve. Openings in Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, and Brooklyn Park based on clients needs.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Walking Volunteers Needed!
Join Vision Loss Resources Walking Groups on Monday for some 'Mall-Walking' at the Southdale Mall in Edina on Mondays from 9:00 to 11:30am.  This is a great chance to meet new people while getting some exercise and giving back to the community with a flexible schedule.

Small Engine Repair Man

Volunteers needed to assist Hennepin County Corrections Sentence to Service program maintain and repair a fleet of lawn mowing and trimming equipment in Minneapolis.
 
Kitchen Help

Lend a hand and help put together 95 meals on wheels lunches for delivery.  This would include heating meals and bagging cold items.  Assistance needed Monday through Thursday from 9:00-10:30am.  The position is at the West 7th Community Center in St Paul and does not include delivering meals.
 
School Is Out; Family Time Is In!

Spend quality time as a family by volunteering to deliver Meals on Wheels.  Meals on Wheels needs help Monday through Friday at lunchtime to deliver hot, nutritious meals to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.  Volunteer once a week, once a month, or on a schedule that works for you.  There are 40 locations in the Twin Cities.