Summer 2008
Volunteer Opportunities
for Families
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Retail Store Merchandising
Goodwill/Easter Seals
Do you have an eye for style ... a
knack for organizing? If so, this volunteer opportunity offers
the flexibility you need with your busy summer schedule. Assist
with store production and merchandising projects, which may include
sorting household products, interacting with customers, organizing
books or toys, and hanging clothes for display. Locations all
over the Twin Cities: Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Elk River,
Hopkins, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Rochester, Roseville, St. Cloud, St.
Paul, Shakopee, Stillwater, West St. Paul, and Willmar.
Time Commitment: 2 hour shifts. Available times: Monday -
Friday: 9am - 9pm; Saturday: 9am - 6pm; and Sunday: 11am -
6pm.
Ages: 12 and up with adult
supervision
Beth Mammenga
Community and Volunteer Involvement Manager
651.379.5937
bmammenga@goodwilleasterseals.org
www.goodwilleasterseals.org
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A Reason To Party-Birthday Bags for
Children
Cheerful Giver's
Get a group of family friends
together to fill birthday gift bags for children living in
poverty. Ask each person to bring about 20 small new toys for
kids ages 3-12. Great for any gathering -- reunions, picnics, and
holiday get-togethers. Check the website for more information
about what to include in the bags and where to deliver them.
Time Commitment:
Depends on the number of bags you decide to stuff.
Ages: 3 and up
Karen 651.226.8738
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Puppy
Raiser
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Hearing and
Service Dogs of Minnesota (HSDM) obtains new puppies when they are
between the ages of 9 weeks and 12 months. Kind, responsible
families are needed to raise the dogs until they reach 18 months.
The dog then goes back to the facility to be trained as a Service Dog
for a physically disabled person. Foster families are asked to
take the puppy to obedience class, socialize it in pubic and attend
Puppy Raiser meetings at least once each month.
Time Commitment:
Between 6 and 16 months
Ages: Any age child can be a
member of the foster family
Laurie Carlson
612.729.5986
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Walk for Children's Health
6th Annual PaceMaker 5000
Children's Hospital and Clinics
The 6th Annual PaceMaker 5000 will
take place on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Stone Arch Bridge in
Downtown Minneapolis. Run, walk, or stroll to benefit cardiac care and
other family needs at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
Fees range from $10 to $25 per person.
Time Commitment: Saturday, June 28,
2008
Ages:
Any age can participate.
Barbie Hentges
651.855.2836
www.childrensmn.org/Giving/pacemaker.asp
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Deliver Meals
Metro Meals on Wheels
Minneapolis, MN
Metro area Meals on Wheels
programs invites you to get involved by delivering a noontime meal to
homebound people. Kids love to
help carry the lunch and ring the doorbell. Along
with a meal, volunteers deliver a healthy dose of friendship and social
connection. Visit Meals-on-Wheels-Find Location to
find the program nearest you. This is a perfect opportunity for
families to "do for others" during the summer months.
Time Commitment:
Allow
2 hours, sometimes less depending on the route.
Ages:
Any age child can come
along for the ride, especially if there is more than one adult.
Preschool age and older can "help."
Molly
612.623.3363
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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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