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2003 Past meetings, projects and social events January through June 2003 Last Updated...Friday October 17, 2008 05:40:49 AM -0400 |
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2003 Past meetings, projects and social events January through June 2003 Last Updated...Friday October 17, 2008 05:40:49 AM -0400 |
| January 2003 | ||
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Sunday January 26 Times TBD by Hosts |
Super Bowl Sunday!
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Are you ready for some football? Or not! Several
members are opening up their homes for Super Bowl Sunday potlucks. Some have
decided not to watch the game and others are eagerly anticipating the
commercials and others still are undecided. Join your fellow volunteers for
an afternoon/evening of good food, good fun and good friends. NON-Super Bowl Potlucks Kim Age OPEN Lakeland.......St. Croix River south of Stillwater puppymn1@aol.com ...........bring your favorite board game to play for this party Pam Age 30 - 45 Maple Grove ms150cycle@hotmail.com Super Bowl Potlucks Ashley Age 55+ Minneapolis imaposh@aol.com Todd Age 30 - 45 Inver Grove Heights Todd.Greenwaldt@stpaul.com Bill Age 21 - 40 Eagan Bill_Lynch72@yahoo.com Holly Age 40+ Minnetonka hongyu.lang@stpaul.com Stephanie Age 30 - 45 Minneapolis swaisanen@mn.rr.com ....FULL Carolyn Age OPEN Burnsville steinrot@frontiernet.net Richard Age 45+ Bloomington TrainMAS@aol.com |
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Wednesday January 1 5:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages
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Shelter Meal
Simpson Housing Services 2740 1st Ave S Minneapolis
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10-12 volunteers needed to bring and prepare New
Year's Day dinner for about 50 homeless shelter residents. Dinner is served
buffet style, if we plan it right, everyone eats, and it's all cleaned up by
8:30pm.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie at swaisanen@mn.rr.com |
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Wednesday January 8 6:30pm -8:30pm Ages 30-45 First Come, First Served (Not necessarily 50/50) |
Autism Society of MN (AUSM) Assembling Lapel Ribbons Plymouth Location |
We need 10 volunteers to help assemble 500
autism ribbons. The ribbons will be handed out at the AUSM's Third Annual
Steps of Hope Benefit in April. The purpose of the ribbons is to help raise
awareness of autism. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain
makes it difficult to communicate with others and relate to the outside
world. According to recent studies, as many as 1 in every 500 children born
today will be on the autistic spectrum disorder. If you have a hot glue gun, please let the leader know. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Exact address will be provided to volunteers. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Wanda at wandald@yahoo.com |
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Wednesday January 22 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm All Ages
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Donor "Thank-a-Thon" Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Golden Valley
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8 Volunteers needed to call donors to
thank them for giving to the Nursery in 2002. No solicitations, just thank
you's. Training and a script will be provided along with light snacks and
beverages. As you might have guessed, the script is short and sweet. Good
phone voice a help!
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Sam at Sam_s@mail.com
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Thursday January 23 5:00pm - 8:00pm Ages 30+
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Food Packaging Second Harvest Heartland 3100 California Street Minneapolis |
15-20 volunteers needed to repackage and label
food. Not all of the food that comes into the Second Harvest Heartland warehouses is ready to be distributed to food shelves. Donated food includes canned vegetables without labels, 400 pound bins of cereal, rice, pasta, or miscellaneous bins of frozen meals. This product is brought into the repack room where volunteers label and prepackage the product for distribution. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Diane at diane.stamos@toro.com |
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Saturday January 25 12:30 pm -5:30pm Ages: 35-45
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Twin Cities Public Television 172 East Fourth Street Saint Paul |
10 volunteers needed to help us produce breaks
for Suze Orman's newest Pledge Special for PBS. Twin Cities Public
Television is creating breaks for National distribution for the March Pledge
Drive. In fact, we're taping the show here in the Twin Cities. This is a bit
more formal than our usual Pledge breaks, but we're still planning on having
some fun. Here's the scoop: We're asking that folks wear business attire (it's a show about smart money after all) and that it also be neutral for weather as these breaks will be shown in warmer climes so we ask that no sweaters or heavy suit coats/blazers be worn. Food will be provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Susan at sgrz@quixnet.net |
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Saturday January 25 9:00am - 4:00pm All Ages
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House Building Habitat for Humanity Address TBD |
12-15 volunteers needed to work on a Habitat
site. The exact work will not be known until about a week ahead, and there
is always the possibility that we will be working outside, but that doesn't
stop this event from filling up quickly!
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie at swaisanen@mn.rr.com |
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Sunday All Ages
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Minnesota Special Olympics Alpine Ski Event
Afton Alps ski area EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
20 Volunteers needed to help coordinate this annual event, including Starters, Timers, Race Officials, Awards, and Companion Skiers to work with the and cheer on the athletes. If you are an accomplished skier or just getting comfortable on down-hill ski's, we need you! FREE use of Ski Equipment! You get in for FREE! We will issue free lift tickets for you to ski after the competition. Please dress warmly for the weather since all positions will be working outside. Free on-site parking! Hot beverages and snacks will be provided, all volunteers are invited to stay for lunch which will be served at 1pm, and the following awards ceremony. Helping these athletes reach their goals at this competition will warm your heart and soul, no matter what the temperature outside. Your help is greatly appreciated by the athletes, their families, and their fans and supporters at Special Olympics Minnesota. |
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Saturday January 25 10am-1pm All Ages
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St. Paul Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade Golden Rule Building St. Paul, MN |
Need 25 people to be "lost mittens" in the King
Borias Grande Day Parade. You will be wearing a mitten costumes and waving at people with the thumb of the mitten. Each volunteer will get a scarf and a "Coolest Volunteers on Earth" Pin to wear. The Vulcan victory dance will be held at the Radisson after the parade and I believe tickets for that are about $10. It's a great time and the Boogie Wonderland is planning. This is a great event! To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Colleen at colleen.schultz@americanmedicalsystems.com |
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Saturday January 25 6pm-9pm Ages 25-40
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St. Paul Winter Carnival Giant Snow Slide |
The Giant Snow Slide is 110 foot snow slide
built by the Army at Como Park. They need 25 volunteers to outside handing out helmets to people, taking tickets, handing out sleds, helping push kids off the top, etc. There will be hot coffee and cider in the volunteer trailer. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Maryrose at Mrose_mallari@yahoo.com |
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Wednesday January 29 6pm-9pm All Ages |
St. Paul Winter Carnival Giant Snow Slide |
The Giant Snow Slide is 110 foot snow slide
built by the Army at Como Park. They need 20 volunteers to outside handing out helmets to people, taking tickets, handing out sleds, helping push kids off the top, etc. There will be hot coffee and cider in the volunteer trailer. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Karen at kheuchert@yahoo.com |
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Saturday February 1 9:00am - 4:00pm All Ages
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Building houses
Habitat for Humanity location TBA
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12-15 volunteers needed to work on a Habitat
project. Past projects have been in Minneapolis and St. Paul, work may be
inside or outside, you will get a few more details near the date of the
event.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Susan at sgrz@quixnet.net |
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Sunday February 2 All Ages 9:45am - 12:45pm |
St. Paul Winter Carnival Giant Snow Slide |
The Giant Snow Slide is 110 foot snow slide
built by the Army at Como Park. They need 25 volunteers to outside handing out helmets to people, taking tickets, handing out sleds, helping push kids off the top, etc. There will be hot coffee and cider in the volunteer trailer. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Maryrose at Mrose_mallari@yahoo.com |
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Wednesday February 5 6:30pm - 8:30pm Ages 30-45 First Come, First Served Not necessarily 50/50
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Autism Society of MN (AUSM) Assembling Lapel Ribbons Plymouth Location |
We need 10 - 12 volunteers to help assemble 500
autism ribbons. The ribbons will be handed out at the AUSM's Third Annual
Steps of Hope Benefit in April. The purpose of the ribbons is to help raise
awareness of autism. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain
makes it difficult to communicate with others and relate to the outside
world. According to recent studies, as many as 1 in every 500 children born
today will be on the autistic spectrum disorder. If you have a hot glue gun, please let the leader know. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Exact address will be provided to volunteers. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cindy at cmcald@mninter.net |
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Friday February 14 6:30 - ??? |
"Valentine's Day Social"
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Forget the flowers and candy - who needs it,
when you've got great friends!
We're heading to Majors Sports Cafe in Bloomington just off 494 & Hwy 100 (8301Normandale Blvd) to celebrate being single. We have reservations for 60 beginning at 6:30 pm. We will not be taking rsvps - this will be a first come, first sit deal. If there are more than 60 people who show up, extras will sit in the bar or we'll make arrangements for more seating. Some of you may choose to order food, others may just want to drink - whatever your pleasure, join us for an evening of fun. |
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Saturday February 8 8:30am 12:00pm Ages 21-35
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22nd Annual Cystic Fibrosis Climb for the Cure |
Need 25 volunteers to assist with this event,
cheering and helping out in the stairwell, passing out gifts at the Survivor's Party hosted by KDWB, registration, etc. Five of the 25 volunteers are needed to arrive an hour early (at 7 am) for setup, and five are needed to assist with tear down at the end, until 12:30. Indicate to the leader if you can come at 7 am or stay until 12:30. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and young adults in the United States today. 600 people are expected to accept the challenge of climbing forty nine (1,254 steps) floors of the tower to The Survivors' Party at the IDS Center. Parking at the IDS center is accessible off Marquette, and parking vouchers will be provided to volunteers. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Colleen at colleen.schultz@americanmedicalsystems.com |
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Saturday February 8 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 35+
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Building houses
Habitat for Humanity location TBA
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12-15 volunteers needed to work on a Habitat
project. Past projects have been in Minneapolis and St. Paul, work may be
inside or outside, you will get a few more details near the date of the
event.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Diane.stamos@toro.com |
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Saturday
February 8 9:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
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Books for Africa Saint Paul Warehouse 253 East 4th Street Saint Paul |
We need 10 volunteers to help sort, catalog,
and pack text books by category and education level at their Saint Paul
warehouse. A quick training session will be given when we arrive. Some
lifting will be required.
"Books for Africa from People in America that are just like us" has collected, sorted, shipped, and distributed over 4 million donated books to children in Africa. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Maryrose at mrose_mallari@yahoo.com |
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Sunday February 9 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 30-45
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Shelter Meal
Simpson Housing Services 2740 1st Ave S Minneapolis
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10-12 volunteers needed to bring and prepare
dinner for about 60 shelter residents. An easy and rewarding experience.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie at Swaisanen@mn.rr.com |
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Tuesday February 11 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 30+ |
Food Packaging Emergency Food Shelf Network 6714 Walker Street St. Louis Park |
EFN is a resource center for its members who are
food shelves and food programs around the Twin Cities. EFN has received a
wonderful donation of oatmeal in individual flavor packets. Up to 30
volunteers needed to package the packets into groups of 10 prior to sending
it to food shelves. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Nancy at nikoronis@yahoo.com |
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Friday February 14 5:30pm - 9:00pm Ages 21-35
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Habitat Valentine's Day Party Minnesota Children's Museum 7th and Wabasha St. Paul |
9 volunteers needed to assist with food service,
art activities, and escorting Clifford the Big Red Dog. Free parking in the World Trade Center lot. Pizza and soda provided to volunteers before their shift. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Martin at igblickz@yahoo.com |
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Sunday February 16 6:30 - ???? Social |
Famous Dave's |
For those of you who had hot dates on Valentines
Day and couldn't join us at Majors, the Social Committee has made
reservations at Famous Dave's in Calhoun for 6:30! Even if you did partake
in the merriment on Valentine's Day, join us again for more weekend fun.
We'll be sitting in the non-smoking section. We've got space reserved for up
to 50 people (and more if needed) - please RSVP to Vikki at
CallMeVik@aol.com.
Again, feel free to dine or drink. The drink specials from 9 - midnight are $2 MGDs or Miller Lights. What's so special about Sunday at Famous Dave's??? At 9pm, it's open mic - sit back and listen to local musicians strum, pick and sing like the pros (most of the time). If you want to participate in the open mic, you'll have to show up much earlier than 6:30 - but hey...you'll have the largest cheering section! |
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Saturday February 15 9:00 am - Noon Ages: 35+
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Value Village Arc Hennepin County 6330 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Center |
12 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag
donations for this thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cathy at cathe57@msn.com |
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Saturday February 15 9:00am - 4:00pm All Ages
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Habitat for Humanity Building houses Burnsville
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12-15 volunteers needed to work on a Habitat
project. Past projects have been in Minneapolis and St. Paul, work may be
inside or outside, you will get a few more details near the date of the
event.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie at mssm67@intergate.com |
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Saturday February 15 Shift 1 All Ages
Shift 2 Ages 40+
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" Great American History Theatre 30 St Paul
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Shift One: 8-12 volunteers needed to help serve opening night dinners. We would assist in seating patrons, serving beverages and dessert and help with a brief clean up. No heavy lifting involved. Please wear black slacks/skirts and white shirts/blouses. If volunteers wish to stay for the program, see Chari Hall for your ticket when you arrive. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing lleana at idancovich@aol.com Shift Two: It's an all new staging that stars veteran actor Stephen D'Ambrose as To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Barbara at b.weinrich@attbi.com |
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Sunday February 16 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 40+
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Shelter Meal
Simpson Housing |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve
dinner (buffet style) for about 60 homeless shelter residents. We will also
be cleaning up afterward. The project leader will bring the food. Volunteers
will be asked for a donation between $5 to $10 (at max) that will go for
paying for the food. This is a very easy and rewarding experience. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Benie at berzembal@aol.com |
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Tuesday February 18 4:45PM - 7:30PM All Ages
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Book Club Happy Hour The Loft Literary Center 1011 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis |
8 volunteers needed to set-up and clean-up the
performance hall, take
tickets, greet patrons, answer questions, pour wine, serve food, and meet
other readers and writers. To see which book will be discussed, go to
www.loft.org To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cathy at cathe57@msn.com |
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Tuesday February 18 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 35+
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Food Packaging Emergency Food Shelf Network 6714 Walker Street St. Louis Park |
EFN is a resource center for its members who are
food shelves and food programs around the Twin Cities. EFN has received a
wonderful donation of oatmeal in individual flavor packets. Up to 30
volunteers needed to package the packets into groups of 10 prior to sending
it to food shelves. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cindy at cindyolson@att.net |
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Friday February 21 7:30pm - ?? |
Ice Skating at The Depot Fifth Ave. S. and Washington Avenue Minneapolis 612-339-2253 |
Finally! An audience to watch you land
that Triple Axel. Come back to the Depot for Ice Castles II: "SVTC
Returns." Afterwards we'll invade the neighboring Dunn Bros. for more
hot beverages and flirting. Again, no prior (skating or flirting) experience necessary. Cost: $7. Bring your own skates or rent them for another $6. Bring quarters if you'd like to rent a locker and/extra money if you would like to patronize the Snack Bar. Parking/Directions: Park for free on the street or in the underground ramp for a fee. See The Depot for directions and ramp parking information. RSVPs are not necessary, but will help us know how many name tags to bring: Stephanie ssteinwedel@hclib.org |
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Friday February 21 8:30pm - 11:30pm Ages 21-35
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American Heart Association
Heart Walk Setup Mall of America (Report to Loading Dock)
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10 volunteers needed to unload truck, load carts
with tables, etc. and deliver to 1st floor areas for set-up. Water and
snacks are available and you will receive a volunteer T-shirt. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Colleen at Colleen.Schultz@AmericanMedicalSystems.com |
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Saturday February 22 6:45 am - 10:00am Ages 30-45 |
American Heart Association
American Heart Walk Mall of America
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10 to 12 volunteers needed to pair off and work
in different areas. Water and snacks are available and you will receive a
volunteer T-shirt. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing at Diane at diane.stamos@toro.com |
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Saturday February 22 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 30-45
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Habitat for Humanity House Building Address TBD |
12-15 volunteers needed to work on a Habitat
site. The exact work will not be known until about a week ahead, and there
is always the possibility that we will be working outside, but that doesn't
stop this event from filling up quickly! To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie at mssm67@intergate.com |
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Saturday
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Diva UB2 - Sexy in the City International Market Square 275 Market Street Minneapolis |
This year's theme is "Diva UB2 - Sexy in the city." The event will celebrate
the Diva in all of us and give special attention to a short list of local
personalities who have gone the extra mile for the AIDS cause. This year's funds will go to support the work of Camp Heartland for kids infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, Park House an adult day health center, Clare Housing and Grace House adult foster care homes serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and Open Arms of MN delivering meals to those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The February issue of Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine will have an 8-page article about these people and the February 22nd event. 15 volunteers are needed each shift to help with set-up duties which may include table/chair setup, table setting, draping, floral arrangement, etc. You will be part of a pool of volunteers, so there may be some slow times where you will have some down time to chat, but please be prepared to stay the full length of your shift. All volunteers will be able to attend the event free that evening after 8:00. Shift 1 Shift 2 |
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Saturday All Ages
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Minnesota Public Radio Pledge Drive |
16-20 volunteers needed to answer phones during
MPR's Pledge drive in downtown St. Paul. We will be answering phones during
the live broadcast of Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Sam at sam_s@mail.com |
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Sunday February 23 Noon -5:00pm All Ages
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"Diva UB2 - Sexy in the city"
International Market Square |
This year's theme is "Diva UB2 - Sexy in the
city." The event will celebrate the Diva in all of us and give special
attention to a short list of local personalities who have gone the extra
mile for the AIDS cause. This year's funds will go to support
the work of Camp Heartland for kids infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, Park
House an adult day health center, Clare Housing and Grace House adult foster
care homes serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and Open Arms of MN
delivering meals to those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The February
issue of Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine will have an 8-page article about
these people and the February 22nd event. 15 volunteers are needed to help with take-down and clean-up from noon until the job is completed - you may be finished well before 5:00pm. Sunday volunteers will be also be able to attend the Saturday evening event free after 8:00. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Elaine at grittnee@alpa.org |
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Sunday All Ages
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The Taste of Chocolate
Radisson Hotel South
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Calling all CHOCOLATE fans... **Please note that there will be coffee, water and some treats for Volunteers, but in order to sample the real stuff, Volunteers will be required to purchase a ticket for the event at $20.00. Tickets can be purchased at the event if you are interested, although this is not a requirement to attend as a volunteer! To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Deb at djenkins@mpaat.org |
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Saturday March 1 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages
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Teen and Family Snow Sculpture Contest Pickup and distribute lunch Macalester-Groveland Community Council Summit Avenue median, between St. Paul
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10-12 volunteers needed to pick up pizzas and
cookies from area donors and distribute to sculpture contest participants
over the lunch hour at the Summit location. Dress for the weather!
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Elaine at grittnee@alpa.org |
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Sunday March 2 6:00PM - 10:30PM All ages
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Twin Cities Public Television Pledge Drive 172 East Fourth Street Saint Paul |
TPT Studios needs 10 volunteers to answer phones
and record pledges. We won't be live on camera this time, but its still fun.
Volunteers will be provided with food and beverages. Parking is provided
free for the volunteers. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Caren at techlette@yahoo.com |
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Wednesday
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New Member Meeting |
It's been a year! But finally, we are scheduling
a new member meeting. Come out and learn more about SVTC or see some of the people you've met at a recent event. Not just for new members, but for everyone that was new at one time and wants to add to the general merriment or share an enthusiastic endorsement of the group! We will probably socialize after the meeting, and head over to a local establishment. No need to RSVP, if you're an existing member, it might help to be early. We can accomodate about 75 people in the room, let's pack it! |
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Sunday March 2 6:00PM - 10:30PM All ages
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Twin Cities Public Television Pledge Drive 172 East Fourth Street Saint Paul |
TPT Studios needs 10 volunteers to answer phones
and record pledges. We won't be live on camera this time, but its still fun.
Volunteers will be provided with food and beverages. Parking is provided
free for the volunteers. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Caren at techlette@yahoo.com |
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Saturday March 8 12:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages |
Hope Community 2101 Portland Ave. South Work site: |
Help with de-nailing maple flooring for our new
construction project. Hope recently purchased over 15,000 square feet of maple flooring that was removed from the old army ammunition factory in Arden Hills. The wood will be used in community space and
30 new units of affordable housing later this spring/summer. I will train
all volunteers & provide all supplies (tools,
safety gear ***except hard soled work boots/shoes***, snacks) To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Jim at haugeeng@pressenter.com |
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Saturday March 8 7:00 am -10:00am All Ages |
Arthritis Foundation Juvenile Arthritis March Mall of America West Court Bloomington |
8 Volunteers needed to count and collect
pledges.
Calculators will be provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Karen at Karen.Lashbrook@acordiamn.com |
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Saturday March 8 9:00am - Noon All Ages
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Food Packaging Emergency Food Shelf Network 6714 Walker Street St. Louis Park |
EFN is a resource center for its members who are
food shelves and food programs around the Twin Cities. EFN has received a
wonderful donation of oatmeal in individual flavor packets. Up to 30
volunteers needed to package the packets into groups of 10 prior to sending
it to food shelves. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Thad at TStandley@worldnet.att.net |
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Saturday March 8 5pm - 10pm Ages 30-45
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters 2003 Odyssey Awards Gala Hilton Hotel Downtown Minneapolis 1001 Marquette Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
20 volunteers needed to help with the Odyssey
Awards Gala .This may include registration, coat check, monitoring
silent auction tables, or assisting guests with seating assignments. This is a "dress-up" event--suits and evening wear. Food provided--last year it was a sandwich buffet. Parking cost in the Hilton Ramp is $4.00 for the event. This is always a fun event with entertainment, local celeb's, and a great party atmosphere. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Maryrose at mrose_mallari@yahoo.com |
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Sunday March 9 11:30am - 3:30pm Ages 40+
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St. Patrick's Day Event
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Prom Event Center 484 Inwood Ave N Oakdale
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8-10 volunteers needed to meet elders arriving
by Metro Mobility, and escort them around the event, converse with them, and
enjoy the St. Patrick's lunch with the rest of the elders and their friends.
Festive dress encouraged!
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Karen at Karen.lashbrook@acordiamn.com |
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Saturday March 15 9:00 am - Noon Ages: 21 - 40
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Value Village Arc Hennepin County 6528 Penn Avenue South Richfield |
12 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag
donations for this thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Roz at Witkowra456@aol.com |
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Sunday March 16 7:00am - 10:30am All Ages
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Autism Society of MN (AUSM) Ridgedale Shopping Center Indoors 12401 Wayzata Blvd. Minnetonka |
We need 20 - 25 volunteers to assist with this
fundraising event for autism education. We will help set up for the event,
register walkers, handout refreshments, sell sweatshirts, pins and hats, and
cleanup. The goals of AUSM is to provide information and education about autism; to provide advocacy for appropriate services for people with autism and their families; and to provide support for families. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Maryrose at Mrose_mallari@yahoo.com |
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Sunday
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Rummage Sale
Animal Humane Society |
10 volunteers needed each shift for sorting,
tagging, and set up for their semi-annual rummage sale to raise funds for
the Humane Society. Lunch/snacks will be provided for both shifts at 2:00pm. If you wish to donate items, please drop them off at the site Wednesday 3/12 through 3/14 during the hours of noon - 6:00pm. All volunteers to this event will be admitted free to the Tuesday 3/18 pre-sale noon - 8:00pm. Public sales runs 3/19 - 3/23.
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Sunday
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22nd Annual St. Paul St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration Landmark Center 75 West Fifth Street St. Paul |
The Irish Music and Dance Association is looking
for volunteer assistance and fun at the 22nd Annual St. Paul St. Patrick's
Day Irish Celebration. This year
there will be a Day of Irish Dance on March 16th to go along with the March
17th Celebration. Needed 10 - 12 volunteers to sell admission ticket and
wristbands. Volunteers will also be invited to a Volunteer Appreciation dinner and dance on March 30th at no charge. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Nancy at nikoronis@yahoo.com |
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Sunday March 16 5:30PM - 9:00PM All ages
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Pledge Drive Twin Cities Public Television 172 East Fourth Street St. Paul |
TPT Studios needs 14 volunteers to answer phones
and record pledges. Refreshments and free parking are provided. You are
likely to show up on camera during those pledge phone shots. Colorful, but tasteful clothing works best. White shirts are not recommended. Studio can be very warm when the lights are on, cools off rapidly when TV lights go off. There will be plenty of snacks for volunteers. Parking is provided. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Kathy at KDuckster@msn.com |
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Sunday March 16 8:00am - 1:30pm All Ages
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Y W C A
Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast Uptown YWCA 2808 Hennepin Ave S Minneapolis
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20 volunteers needed for duties ranging
from directing runners along the route, to childcare assistance, and
helping with all facets of the pancake breakfast. On street parking. Parking is free in our ramp. Also, free long-sleeve t-shirt and pancake breakfast for all volunteers! Motivation to come out so early. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Louann at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
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Friday |
St. Patrick's Dance Withrow Ballroom 12169 Keystone Ave N Hugo, MN 55038-9100 Phone:(651)439-5123 |
Join us for a St. Patrick's Dance at the Withrow
Ballroom on Friday, March 14. The Rockin' Hollywoods will be playing "Solid
Gold Rock N' ll" from the 1950's and 1960's era with an energy and
excitement that captivates audiences of all ages. Directions: http://www.withrowballroom.com/Directions.htm Cost: $8 The Withrow Ballroom provides hot food and snacks on band nights when the doors open! They are one of the last "set-up" bars, so bring a bottle of your favorite liquor on band nights and they will provide the pop, juice and mixes. A large selection of domestic and import beer, wine, wine coolers, etc. is available for purchase at the ballroom. We will not be taking rsvp's for this event - however we have several tables reserved for our group. All tables will be marked with table tents and a trio of blue, orange & green balloons! |
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Wednesday March 12 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 30+
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Food Packaging Second Harvest Heartland 3100 California Street Minneapolis |
15-20 volunteers needed to repackage and label
food. Not all of the food that comes into the Second Harvest Heartland warehouses is ready to be distributed to food shelves. Donated food includes canned vegetables without labels, 400 pound bins of cereal, rice, pasta, or miscellaneous bins of frozen meals. This product is brought into the repack room where volunteers label and prepackage the product for distribution. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Nancy at nikoronis@yahoo.com Directions: |
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Tuesday
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Packaging Food Feeding Children International 5401 Boone Avenue North New Hope |
25-30 volunteers to package meals to be shipped
overseas to organizations
providing services to poor and hungry children around the world. This organization was founded by the same person that started Feed My Starving Children, and has a similar mission to eradicate hunger around the world. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Roz at Witkowra456@aol.com |
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Tuesday All Ages |
Book Club Hosts
Raking Through Books
The Loft
1101 Washington Ave
Minneapolis
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6-8 volunteers needed to assist with the book
club - set up refreshments and chairs, pour wine, and help cleanup. A fun
and easy event. Find out more at
www.loft.org.I will have a leader for it shortly.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Diane at diane.stamos@toro.com
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Sunday
Shift 2
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Arthritis Foundation The Human Race Walk/Run University St Thomas Field House 2115 Summit Ave St Paul |
10 volunteers needed at 10:30 to direct and
greet people inside the field house. 10 volunteers needed at 12:30 to help
with refreshments and clean up. This will be both inside and outside so the
volunteers will need to dress appropriately. These volunteers must be able
to lift 25 lbs. Volunteer check-in will be at the
Trouble Table inside the Field House.
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Sunday Shift noon - 2:00PM
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Hollywood 2003 Academy Awards Party
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10 volunteers needed to decorate the State
Theater lobby for the Hollywood 2003 Academy Awards Party. Please dress in
clothing you don't mind getting dusty. All volunteers participating in this
event will be admitted into the Hollywood 2003 Academy Awards Party later
that evening. All volunteers must attend a mandatory training session at
Minnesota Aids Project Headquarters located at, 1400 Park Ave South in
Minneapolis. Training session dates and times are: Saturday March 15th at 10:00 am, Monday March 17th at 6:30 pm, and Weds March 19th at 6:30 pm. Please include which training session you will be attending when you sign up to volunteer. Parking is available at the training sessions, but must be provided by the volunteer on the day of the event. Please check out the event website at www.hollywoodevent.org Detailed information on the evenings entertainment, parking, etc are located there. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Louann at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
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Sunday All Ages
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Hollywood 2003 Academy Awards Party State Theater Minneapolis
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20 volunteers needed for the evening, duties to include passing out wristbands, and ushering for the Hollywood 2003 Academy Awards Party. Dress is from Outrageously Funky to Black tie, most people dress as
if they are attending the actual awards show in Los Angles so get
creative!!! Volunteers participating will be able to stay and enjoy the rest
of the event after their shift is over. All volunteers must attend a
mandatory training session at Minnesota Aids Project Headquarters located at
1400 Park Ave South in Minneapolis. Training session dates and times are: To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Louann at LouAnn.Hilst@co.hennepin.mn.us |
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Friday
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Simpson Housing Shelter Meal |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60
homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The
project leader will bring the food. Volunteers will be asked for a donation between $5 to $10 (at max) that will go for paying for the food. This is a very easy and rewarding experience.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first
become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC
Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once
you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Bernie at
berzembal@aol.com |
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Friday
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Emergency Food Shelf
Network |
16 volunteers to help collect food and cash
donations at the entrances at the Excel before the Wild game. The puck drops at 7pm. We'll continue collecting for a bit after the game starts, then we can go in and watch the game. We will be given passes, but at this point, cannot be guaranteed a seat. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Diane at Diane.stamos@toro.com |
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Saturday
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Arti-culture |
Arti-Culture needs our help to paint the floor
and walls of a large meeting room at their location. 10-12 volunteers
needed each shift. Dress in your old painting clothes. They will also have a few extra paint shirts for the volunteers. Arti-culture will provide the paint and supplies. Lunch provided.
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Saturday
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MS Society |
MS Society provides programs, services and
fundraising to end the
devastating affects of MS. 10-12 volunteers needed to assist with preparation for MS bike tours. We will be doing "In Training" T-Shirt folding and mailing at the MS main office. Lunch provided. Free parking.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first
become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC
Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once
you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by
e-mailing Barb at
b.weinrich@attbi.com |
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Wednesday
New Member Meeting |
New Member Meeting Southdale Library 70th and York Edina
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Please join us for another new member
meeting! Hear from board members, committee chairs, and members of the
group at large about how we operate, our impact on the Twin Cities, and
why we're having so much fun. Current members are encouraged to attend -
particularly the under 40 set, which is under-represented at this
meeting. See you in April!
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Friday
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MGM Wine Tasting |
10 people needed. This is a wine tasting
fundraiser to benefit the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery (GMCN). GMCN
offers free residential shelter for parents in Hennepin County where they
can voluntarily bring their children (0-6 yrs) when a stress or crisis in
life places their children at risk of abuse or neglect.
To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first
become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC
Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once
you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this by emailing
Colleen at
colleen.schultz@ammd.com |
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Saturday April 5 7:30am - 10:30am All Ages
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North Suburban Striders Bunker Hills Run Bunker Hills Regional Park Coon Rapids |
10 volunteers needed at the registration tables
and then move to the finish line. The North Suburban Striders is a small
running club with members mainly from the northern suburbs. The money raised from their races supports area middle school and high school running program. The Bunker Hills Run is 3 races: an 8K, a 2 mile and a 1 mile for kids. Race registration is at the park's Activity Center. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this by emailing Diane at diane.stamos@toro.com |
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Saturday Shift 1 All Ages Shift 2 Ages 40+
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Opening Night 30 East 10th Street St Paul
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"Main Street" reached an American audience hungry for social satire in
what would be the debunking decade of the 1920"s Although not written as
satire, it was critically acclaimed as one. Carol Kennicott is an
intelligent and idealistic young bride who has moved from the Twin Cities
with her new husband to the small town of Gopher Prairie. Soon, she begins
her revolt against ignorance, meanness and the hardship of rural life. She
must change this town or die trying! This adaptation is filled with comedy
satire and pathos." Shift One 8-12 volunteers needed to help serve opening night dinners. We would assist in seating patrons, serving beverages and dessert and help with a brief clean up. No heavy lifting involved. Please wear black slacks/skirts and white shirts/blouses . If you plan to stay for the program, see Chair Hall for your ticket when you arrive. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Diane at diane.stamos@toro.com Shift Two To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Barb at b.weinrich@attbi.com
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Saturday
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Golden Valley
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15 People needed. You know spring is near when
we start holding outdoor races. This event will benefit, in part, the
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery (GMCN). GMCN offers free residential
shelter for parents in Hennepin County where they can voluntarily bring
their children (0-6 yrs). When a stress or crisis in life places their children at risk of abuse or neglect. Volunteers will be working outside directing runners along the course. Bring a lawn chair if you've got one. To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by emailing Colleen at colleen.schultz@ammd.com |
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Saturday
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Hard Hat & Black Tie
Fundraiser Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity The Depot Washington Avenue Minneapolis |
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