December 2008
Volunteer Opportunities
for Families
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Holiday Mail for Heroes
American Red Cross
The American
Red Cross hopes to collect and distribute one million holiday cards for
American service members, veterans and their families in the United
States and around the world. Help bring holiday cheer and give thanks
to these brave individuals and families. Send cards to:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
The Red Cross and the project sponsor, Pitney Bowes, will screen all
cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver
them to military bases and hospitals, veteran's hospitals, and other
locations during the holidays. For additional guidelines and
information, visit the website.
Ages: Any age child can help
decorate the cards.
Time Commitment: An hour or
less.
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Children's Book Drive
People Serving People
People Serving People, an emergency shelter for children and families,
is collecting children's books, particularly beginner board books. The
shelter, which serves almost 200 kids per night, operates a children's
library. Families are allowed to take any of the donated books with
them, so the shelter's library is in constant need of more books. The
books should be in good condition and can be dropped off at 614 S. 3rd
Street, Minneapolis MN 55415, between 8am and 4pm.
Ages: This is a great opportunity
for all ages.
Time Commitment: As long as it
takes to drive to People Serving People to drop off the books.
Kirsten Ellingson
612.277.0243
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Shop for a Cause
Twice the Gift
2nd floor/Skyway Level
555 Nicollet Mall
Suite 295
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Do your holiday shopping at Twice the Gift on Nicollet
Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Twice the Gift showcases products and
services provided by over 50 local nonprofits. All the proceeds go back
to these organizations. This is a great place to select meaningful
gifts, while benefiting the community.
Ages: Any age child can shop with you
Time Commitment: Anytime between
November 21 and December 31 (M-F 10am-7pm, Sat.10am-6pm,
Sun.noon-5pm)
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Homeless Memorial March and Service
Simpson Housing Services
Thursday,
December 18, 2008
Remember and honor those who died while
homeless in Minnesota. The schedule for the evening includes a March
and Silent Vigil (5 pm), a Service of Remembrance (6:30 pm) and a
community meal (7:30 pm). For additional details, including location,
visit the website.
Ages:
All are welcome, but some of the events may not be suitable for young
children.
Time Commitment: Come for all or
part of the evening.
simpsonhousing.org
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Volunteer at a Goodwill Store
Goodwill/Easter Seals
Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Elk River, Hastings, Hopkins, Maple
Grove, Maplewood, Rochester, Roseville, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Shakopee,
Stillwater, West St. Paul, and Willmar
During the holidays or whenever you please, you and your family can
assist with sorting household products, interacting with customers,
organizing books or toys, and hanging clothes for display. Proceeds
from Goodwill stores support the Goodwill/Easter Seals mission of
assisting people with barriers to education, employment and
independence in achieving their goals.
Ages: 12 and older. Groups of youth
are also welcome to volunteer.
Time Commitment: Flexible dates and
times: Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm, Saturday: 9am - 6pm, Sunday:11am -
6pm
Beth Mammenga
651.379.5937.
bmammenga@goodwilleasterseals.org
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This list was compiled by Doing Good Together (www.doinggoodtogether.org). When calling to
volunteer for any of the opportunities listed above, please let the
coordinator know you found it through this listing. You are encouraged
to ask any questions you may have of the sponsoring organization before
committing to a project.
© 2008 Doing Good Together
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