Volunteer
Opportunities Working With Youth:
Lead
a facilitated drum circle that helps to focus the intent and improve the
quality and effect of the drum jam. Work with teens in the Ramsey County
Juvenile Detention Center in St Paul to create stress release, promote
community and have fun together. Must have knowledge of types of drumming
circle formats and facilitating groups.
Valley View Elementary School
Project
Join
HandsOn Twin Cities in a Proctor and Gamble sponsored school make-over at
Valley View Elementary in Columbia Heights on May 8th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Help redo the landscaping at the school's entrance, cleaning
and organizing the school's media center, and painting murals.
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.
Volunteer
Opportunities for the Summer:
Enjoy
the great music at the parks this summer while helping individual(s) with
developmental disabilities from Hammer Residence Inc, in Wayzata. Drive
individuals to the park to enjoy the music or ride along with staff to help
assist individuals while they are at the park listening to music.
Golfing Volunteers Needed
Vision
Loss Resources of Edina works with people who have vision loss in the Twin
Cities and they are holding How to Get Back to Golf classes for clients this
spring. Work one on one with a client to help them line up shots or find
their ball as well as give encouragement and support. Classes are the
four Tuesdays in May from 10am until 12pm at Braemar Golf Course. No
knowledge of golf required.
Carousel Ride Operator
Volunteers
at Cafesjians Carousel in St Paul work on and around the carousel. They operate
the machine, greet & assist visitors, sell tickets & gifts, and share
historic carousel information. Volunteers ensure a fun and safe time for
all. Shifts during the week and weekends.
Other Volunteer
Opportunities:
Plan
a Cheerful Givers house party where you will host a group of your friends and
introduce them to Cheerful Givers. We provide information and you or your
guests provide food and entertainment. Can be held at any time at your
location.
Construction Skills
Use
your construction expertise to help guide Goodwill/Easter Seals of Minnesota Construction
Skills Training Program participants in the training shop and at construction
sites in St Paul! Work with the trainer to provide additional training
support in all aspects of construction. Should have extensive
construction experience.
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