Last Updated...Friday November 07, 2008 22:53 -0500
2004 Past meetings, projects and social events
Jan through July 2004
Last Updated...Friday November 07, 2008 22:53 -0500
2004 Past meetings, projects and social events
Jan through July 2004
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Monday See individual SOCIAL
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SVTC New Year's We've got 2 hosts for New Year's Day potlucks.
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Host: Holly hylang100@yahoo.com Theme - talent show. Guests should bring a song, joke or instrument such as guitar or keyboard. But don't feel bad if you decide to keep your talent in your own treasure case. You are welcome anyway. Bring any food you like, preferably hot dish or salads. I provide the main course. Host: Wendy laxie@minn.net
Theme (if applicable) - College Football Bowl
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Saturday Ages 30-40 |
Homeless Shelter Meal Simpson Housing Services 2740 1st Ave S Minneapolis |
10-12 volunteers to bring food and prepare a meal for up to 70 people. 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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Tuesday January 6 5:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages
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Minneapolis YMCA Camping Services Camp Icaghowan Fundraiser 4 West Rustic Lodge Minneapolis
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YMCA Minneapolis Camping Services is a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis. We run 4 overnight camps serving boys and girls ages 4 - 18. They serve over 3,000 youth each summer - providing a variety of summer camp opportunities - day camp, overnight camp, and wilderness trips. Camp Icaghowan is in Amery, Wisconsin. The money raised from this effort helps provide scholarships to kids who cannot afford to pay the full fee, helps replace and upgrade camp equipment and supplies and helps to provide advanced training for camp staff. 12 volunteers needed to make phone calls for contributions, write thank you cards, sort pledge cards and help with paperwork. The phone calls for contributions will be made to people who already have a relationship with the organization. Volunteers will not be asked to make cold calls. The first hour will include dinner, socializing and training. Then we will work for two hours. Dinner 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 Paul at PaulRBulger@aol.com |
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Thursday January 8 5:30pm - 8pm All Ages
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Bakken Museum of Electricity Kit Building Event 3537 Zenith Avenue S. Minneapolis
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The Bakken Museum is a center for education and learning that furthers the understanding of the history, cultural context, and applications of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and their benefits to contemporary society. More info. at www.thebakken.org We need 20 volunteers to help assemble educational field trip kits for school kids that visit the Bakken Museum. Light refreshments will be served, free parking and free admission to the museum which includes a Frankenstein exhibit. 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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Thursday January 8 5:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages
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Minneapolis YMCA Camping Services Camp Icaghowan Fundraiser 4 West Rustic Lodge Minneapolis
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YMCA Minneapolis Camping Services is a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis. We run 4 overnight camps serving boys and girls ages 4 - 18. They serve over 3,000 youth each summer - providing a variety of summer camp opportunities - day camp, overnight camp, and wilderness trips. Camp Icaghowan is in Amery, Wisconsin. The money raised from this effort helps provide scholarships to kids who cannot afford to pay the full fee, helps replace and upgrade camp equipment and supplies and helps to provide advanced training for camp staff. 12 volunteers needed to make phone calls for contributions, write thank you cards, sort pledge cards and help with paperwork. The phone calls for contributions will be made to people who already have a relationship with the organization. Volunteers will not be asked to make cold calls. The first hour will include dinner, socializing and training. Then we will work for two hours. Dinner 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 Caren at clgrantz@ties2.net |
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Friday January 9 5:45pm-7:45pm Ages 30-40
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Children's Activities People Serving People 614 South Third Street Minneapolis
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10 volunteers needed to assist this family homeless shelter with children's activities. For more information about People Serving People, look them up on the web: www.peopleservingpeople.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 Tracy Tracy.Peterson@leonard.com |
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Saturday January 10 Ages 40 + |
Great American History Theatre "Joe" 30 East 10th Street St Paul |
8-10 volunteers needed to usher. Please arrive at the theater at 7:00, wear black shacks/skirt and white shirt/blouse. Free parking is available across the street from the theatre. Volunteers will receive free tickets to the show. 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@comcast.net |
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Sunday January 11 12:45pm-3:00pm First come, first served
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Children's Activities People Serving People 614 South Third Street Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to assist this family homeless shelter with children's activities. 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 Ileana at idancovich@aol.com |
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Thursday January 15 5:30pm-7:45pm All Ages
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Children's Activities People Serving People 614 South Third Street Minneapolis
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10 volunteers needed to assist this family homeless shelter with children's activities. For more information about People Serving People, look them up on the web: www.peopleservingpeople.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 Deb Ann at Path2new@yahoo.com |
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Thursday January 15 5:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages
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Minneapolis YMCA Camping Services Camp Icaghowan Fundraiser 4 West Rustic Lodge Minneapolis
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YMCA Minneapolis Camping Services is a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis. We run 4 overnight camps serving boys and girls ages 4 - 18. They serve over 3,000 youth each summer - providing a variety of summer camp opportunities - day camp, overnight camp, and wilderness trips. Camp Icaghowan is in Amery, Wisconsin. The money raised from this effort helps provide scholarships to kids who cannot afford to pay the full fee, helps replace and upgrade camp equipment and supplies and helps to provide advanced training for camp staff. 12 volunteers needed to make phone calls to past campers to remind them of the upcoming enrollment deadline, write thank you cards, sort pledge cards and help with paperwork. The first hour will include dinner, socializing and training. Then we will work for two hours. Dinner 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 Tracy at Tracy.Peterson@leonard.com |
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Friday January 16 6:00pm - 9:00pm ALL AGES waiting list started
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Vietnamese Community of Minnesota Tet Vietnamese Minneapolis Community Technical College (MCTC) 1501 Hennipen Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
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10 Volunteers needed to decorate at the Annual Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival, with an anticipated attendance of 3,500 attendees. This is an opportunity for you to exercise your creativity while interacting with friendly and culturally diverse people. Your time and talents are needed to make this festival a magical and exciting time for all. There will be ample opportunity to interact with many people, as this will be an event involving many volunteers 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 Caren at clgrantz@ties2.net |
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Saturday January 17 9:00am-12:00 noon All Ages
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ARC Value Village
6330 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center
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20-24 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking provided. ARC's Value Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more. 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 Shanna kittees111@juno.com |
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Saturday January 17 10:00am-2:00pm Ages 30-45
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Vietnamese Community of Minnesota Tet Vietnamese Minneapolis Community Technical College (MCTC) 1501 Hennipen Ave
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15 volunteers with good people skills needed to help greet those attending the Annual Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival. This will involve welcoming those who attend, greeting special guests, and registering various participants in the celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet many new people. Joining us to help welcome our guests will assure you the opportunity to interact with a diverse body of people. The attendance of this festival is expected to be around 3,500 people, therefore it is an excellent chance to make many new friends. Please join us and help provide a wonderful experience to those coming to our celebration and for yourself as well. 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 Kelly at
kelly32801@yahoo.com |
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Wednesday January 21 6:00pm - 9:00pm Ages 30-45
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ARC Value Village
2751 Winnetka Ave N. New Hope
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12-15 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking provided. ARC's Value Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. Proceeds from the thrift stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more. 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 Valerie at ValerieL@kapak.com |
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Friday January 23 5:45pm-7:45pm Ages 21-35 |
Children's Activities People Serving People 614 South Third Street Minneapolis |
10 volunteers needed to assist this family homeless shelter with children's activities. For more information about People Serving People, look them up on the web: www.peopleservingpeople.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 Tracy tracy.peterson@leonard.com |
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Saturday January 24 12:00 - 3:00pm Ages 21-35
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St. Paul Winter Carnival Grand Day Parade Start/meet at Golden Rule building 85 East 7th Place Downtown St. Paul
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25 volunteers needed to add to the excitement of the St. Paul Winter Carnival by participating in the Grand Day Parade. During this 30-minute walk through downtown St. Paul, Single Volunteers will appear in costume as either a Lost Mitten (13 people) or a Lost Sock (12 people), with the mittens walking in one part of the parade and the socks in another part. (The 3-hour shift listed is the maximum amount of time it would take, including lining up before the parade and completing the parade. Your actual shift will likely be shorter.) This is a fun event -- Lost Mittens are a crowd favorite, and the brand-new Lost Socks are sure to be popular too! In addition to being part of a beloved St. Paul tradition, all volunteers will receive refreshments, a souvenir gift, and a free tickets to a private concert on Sunday, February 8 to see the Bare Naked Ladies! Volunteers may want to gather after the parade for hot cocoa and camaraderie. Who knows, you might meet your matching mitten or sock at this event! For more information on the Winter Carnival, visit Winter Carnival. 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 Becky BJP706@aol.com |
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Saturday January 24 9:30am - 11:30am Ages 40+
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Feed My Starving Children
6750 W Broadway Brooklyn Park MN
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20 volunteers needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that you won’t mind getting a little dirty. We will be helping package food to send overseas to starving children. 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 cindyarlt@yahoo.com |
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Saturday January 24 5:30am - 9:30am Ages 35+
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 2004 Walk to Cure Diabetes Mall of America Bloomington
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The JDRF Walk keeps on getting bigger and better, with this year's goal set at $1.6 million. JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes. 16 volunteers are needed to set up and distribute food and T-shirts to Walk participants and then clean up the area. 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 Judy jydaras@comcast.net
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Saturday January 24 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ages 45+
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Simpson Housing 2740 1st Avenue South Minneapolis
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We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 70 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 $7 to $12 (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 berzembal@aol.com
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Sunday January 25 10:00am – 4:00 pm All Ages
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January Loft Mentor Series The Loft 1011 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415
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people needed. We will be setting up chairs, handing out programs, and monitoring food, wine, and coffee for this monthly Mentor Series meeting. This is a very low-key event. Please wear dark pants (not jeans) and a white shirt. We will set up before the event, sit in on the presentations, then work the reception following the presentations and assist with clean-up. The Loft is always very generous in sharing the reception fare with volunteers. Parking is on your own, please do not park in the lot behind the Loft as that is reserved for presenters and patrons. 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@ammd.com |
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Sunday January 25 7:30pm - 10:00pm All Ages
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Ice Palace St. Paul St. Paul |
10 volunteers needed to help at the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Ice Palace during the United Way’s hat, boot and mitten drive. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of Winter Carnival history, working at the first walk-through ice palace in decades. Duties involve assisting with ticket taking, helping to keep the grounds clean, staffing the information booth and providing breaks to other volunteers. Free parking and shuttle service to and from the ice palace, and refreshments provided, as well as an invitation to a thank-you party (it’s a secret, but it will be fabulous!). Dress warm, because you’ll be outside for most of the evening. 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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Saturday January 31 9:00am - 4:00pm Ages 30+ |
Home Construction Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Bloomington location |
12-14 volunteers needed to assist with projects on a Habitat house in Bloomington. The nature of the work, and whether it will be inside or outside, won't be known until closer to the project, but that never hurts signups for this popular 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 sgrz@quixnet.net |
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Saturday January 31 4:30pm - 7:30pm Ages 30-49
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St. Paul Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade Start/meet 85 East 7th Place Downtown St. Paul
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volunteers needed to help the Vulcans celebrate their Winter Carnival
victory over King Boreas and the Royal Guard by participating in the
Torchlight Parade. During this 30-minute walk through downtown St. Paul,
Single Volunteers will appear in costume as either a Lost Mitten (13
people) or a Lost Sock (12 people), with the mittens walking in one part
of the parade and the socks in another part. (The 3-hour shift listed is
the maximum amount of time it would take, including lining up before the
parade and completing the parade. This is a fun event -- Lost Mittens are a crowd favorite, and the brand-new Lost Socks are sure to be popular too! In addition to being part of a beloved St. Paul tradition, all volunteers will receive refreshments, a souvenir gift, and a free tickets to a private concert on Sunday, February 8 to see the Bare Naked Ladies! Volunteers may want to gather after the parade for hot cocoa and camaraderie. Who knows, you might meet your matching mitten or sock at this event! For more information on the Winter Carnival, visit Winter Carnival. 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 dljenkins67@yahoo.com |
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Saturday February 7 Shift 1 12:00pm - 5:00pm Ages 25-35 Shift 2 Ages 40+
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Gala Fundraiser Minneapolis Downtown Hilton 1001 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis 55403
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Shift 1 10 volunteers needed to help set up and decorate silent auction tables. Shift 2 12 volunteers needed to monitor silent auction tables, register guests, and sell raffle tickets. No free parking provided. There is a garage under the Hilton and a ramp South of it (connected by a skyway). Evening parking rate is typically $3.50. Day rate is typically $6.00. Pizza and snacks will be available in the middle of the first shift and at the beginning of the second shift. Shift 1 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 Katie
Katie_Frentress@XIOtech.com Shift 2 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
deborahknowlese@charter.net |
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Saturday February 7 11am-2pm All Ages
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Teen and Family Snow Sculpting Contest Pick-up and Distribute lunch Macalester-Groveland Community Council Summitt Avenue Median, between Albert and Pascal Streets St. Paul
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8 volunteers needed to help set up with lunch at this neighborhood event. A few people will be asked to drive about two blocks to pick up pizza for the lunch. Please dress for the weather, the entire event is outside! This event is celebrating it's 11th year and is a chance for families and teens to get out on a winter's day and have fun together building snow creations on Summit Avenue. 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 Thanh thanh_Tong@excite.com |
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Saturday February 7 9:30am - noon Ages 35+ First Come First Served
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Brain Injury Association 34 - 13th Avenue NE Suite B001 NE Minneapolis
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The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working on behalf of the 94,000 Minnesotans who live with a disability as a result of brain injury. 10-12 volunteers needed to help with a mailing project. Free parking. Coffee, juice and breakfast snacks 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 Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com
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Wednesday |
New Members Meeting Davanni's |
If you are new to SVTC, please join us
for a New Members meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th in the
meeting room at the Golden Valley Davanni's. We will have a short meeting to explain the history of SVTC, the website, general info about the events, and how it all works. There will also be time for questions and answers. We will have a few organized mixers, so you will be getting a head start on meeting and getting to know other new members in the group! For those of you who RSVP by Feb. 4th, we will try to have your official SVTC name badges available for you at the meeting. If you would like to join us for pizza and beverages, a $5 donation at the door would be appreciated, but please feel free to join us even if you don't want to share in the pizza. Directions: At the first stop light north of Highway 55 on Winnetka, you will see Davanni's at the south end of the Towne Square Shopping Center in the northwest corner of the intersection. A small parking ramp is available behind the shopping center. Link to directions and map: Davanni's
Please RSVP by sending an email that
includes your first name to Tim at
spunky@goldengate.net. Please also let Tim know if you need a name tag.
Looking forward to seeing you there! Future meetings: April |
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Friday Ages 30 – 45
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Loft February Mentor Series The Loft 1011 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
8 People needed. Dress is business casual (no jeans). We will be setting up chairs for the event, serving food and pouring wine. Parking is on your own, please do not park in the Loft’s parking lot as that should be reserved for patrons. The lot across the street is generally inexpensive. 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 Molly mollywanstall@yahoo.com |
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Saturday
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American Swedish
Institute |
Join us at this special Ikea-sponsored
event called In the Heart of the City, a fundraiser for the American Swedish
Institute. The evening, which runs from 5:30 - 8:30pm will feature live jazz
music,
martinis, olive and cheese bars, as well as woodcarvers at various locations
in the castle. 24 volunteers needed to work in groups of 2-6 at several stations in the castle. Duties will include coat check, stocking and working at food and beverage areas, cashiering, assisting guests, picking up glasses, helping with the raffle, and cleanup. Food and beverages will be available to volunteers. Casual attire (no jeans please). Free parking on city streets nearby.
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
cindyarlt@yahoo.com |
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Saturday SOCIAL
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Valentine’s Day Luau Kokomo’s Island Café Mall of America
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6:30 – Social
It’s
Luau time! Come join us for fun conversation, great drinks and a fabulous buffet. The buffet will consist of salad, coconut shrimp, rasta mon wings, Key Western lime chicken, Fish tacos, rice, snap peas and Key Lime Pie. There will be a cash bar. The cost is $20 per person. To RSVP, please e-mail Wanda at WandaLD@yahoo.com. If you need to cancel, please do so before January 31. Otherwise, you will be expected to pay – whether you show or not. Please send checks ASAP to Wanda Davis, 1110 E. Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337.
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Saturday Shift 1
Shift 2 Ages 21-35
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Climb for a Cure 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis |
Shift 1: 15 volunteers needed Shift 2: 15 volunteers needed The 23rd Annual Climb for a Cure, presented by the Twin Cities law firm of Briggs and Morgan, is a 50-floor stair climb-a-thon to raise money and awareness for the Minnesota Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Volunteers will work together in small groups (all groups will be near each other) to do any/all of the following: Help set up the event, register climbers, distribute raffle prizes, cheer climbers, manage water stops, distribute T-shirts and food/soda, and/or take down/clean-up. Volunteers will receive free T-shirts, sandwiches and beverages. Let's meet for breakfast after shift 1 or lunch after 2 for a little camaraderie. It *is* Valentine's Day, after all!
Shift 1
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Sunday Ages 35+
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Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra Art Center Minnetonka 18285 Hwy 7 In the Minnetonka Sr. High School Building
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6 People Needed We will be acting as ushers for this event. Dress appropriately for a classical music concert. This will be a Young Peoples Concert. The orchestra will be performing:
Rossini’s: “The Barber of
Seville Overture” 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 Judy jydaras@comcast.net
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Saturday
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Habitat for Humanity
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12-14 volunteers needed to assist with
home construction at one of Habitat's winter build sites. Details about the
type of work, and whether it will be indoors or outdoors, will be available
closer to the work date.
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 mssm67@intergate.com |
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Saturday |
ARC Value Village
New Hope
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12-15
volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift
store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking
provided.
ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families.
Proceeds
from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by
Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent
education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational
programs and more.
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Wednesday
WAITING LIST STARTED
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ARC Value Village 2751 Winnetka
New Hope
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12-15
volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift
store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking
provided.
ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families.
Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more. 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 Tom thomaskmilbert@yahoo.com
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Wednesday February 25 SOCIAL |
Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar |
Warm up with your friends during our February SVTC Happy Hour at Houlihan's
in Richfield. We will be in the bar, so look for the SVTC greeters and
people wearing name tags. Happy Hour specials (from 3:00 - 6:00) are: 2 for 1 well drinks, tap beer, and house wines, plus $3.00 off appetizers. There is a parking ramp attached to the building.
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Friday Ages 30 - 49
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American Heart Association American Heart Walk Setup Mall Of America Bloomington |
18 - 20 volunteers needed to help
set up for the American Heart Walk. Duties will include unloading the
truck in the dock area and getting items to the correct location in the
Mall.
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 Judy at jydaras@comcast.net |
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Saturday All Ages
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Home Building Habitat for
Humanity location TBD
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12-14 volunteers needed to work on
a house construction project with Habitat for Humanity. Details about the
type of work, and whether it will be indoors or outdoors will be provided
closer to the project date.
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 dks601023@yahoo.com
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Saturday
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Sheriff's Youth
Program |
8-12 volunteers are needed at the new
thrift store in South St. Paul to help with pricing, sorting, and setting up
displays. SVTC members can drop off clothing, miscellaneous items, and furniture (no mattresses or large appliances) Monday through Sunday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. until February 2nd. It is best to call ahead at 651-457-3434 to make sure that someone will be there to receive your goods. 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 Craig weables@aol.com
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Saturday Ages 30 +
Waiting List started Ages 35-50
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DIFFA DIVA du Monde
International
275 Market Street Minneapolis
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This year's
theme is "Diva du Monde." The
event will raise awareness of the worldwide AIDS situation. Funds raised by
the event go to local AIDS residential charities helping those infected or
affected by HIV/AIDS.
Shift 1
Shift 2
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Saturday
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St. David's Gala
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David's Child Development and Family
Services. St. David's is a non-sectarian agency providing programs for
children and parents in early childhood education, services for children
with special needs, prevention and early intervention services. 20 people from 5:15pm - 10:00pm to help with registration, coat check, monitor the silent auction tables, assist with the live auction, and process purchased items and payments for guests. This will be a semi-formal event for guests. They have requested that volunteers also wear dressy attire. Box dinners and dessert will be provided for volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the auction as time permits. Parking is available in lots ranging from $2 (with free shuttle) to $5 for the evening.
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
B. Bea at
binhma77@hotmail.com |
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Saturday Ages 45+
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Simpson Housing 2740 1st Ave S Mpls |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner
(buffet style) for about 70 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 $7 to $12 (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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Sunday All ages
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DIFFA DIVA du Monde
International
275 Market Street Minneapolis
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This year's theme is "Diva du Monde." The event will raise awareness of the worldwide AIDS situation. Funds raised by the event go to local AIDS residential charities helping those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. 10 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. Lunch will be provided. Sunday volunteers will be also be able to attend the Saturday evening event free after 8:00. 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
Liesa Cramer at
LCRAMER@amfam.com |
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Sunday Ages 35-45
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Homeless Shelter Meal
2740 1st Minneapolis |
10-12 volunteers to bring food and prepare a meal for up to 70 people.
This is 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 Diane at dks601023@yahoo.com |
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Saturday Ages 40+
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Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Juvenile Arthritis March (JAM) Mall of America Bloomington, MN |
12 volunteers needed. Volunteers needed as greeters, cheerleaders, registration and "ask me" 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 Margaret at margaretmann@hotmail.com This event has been cancelled |
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Saturday SOCIAL
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SVTC Bowling Party |
Get out your crazy bowling shirts and shine your bowling balls, SVTC is
heading back to Park Tavern for another
pizza and bowling party. The price of $14.95 (to be paid at the event) includes pizza, salad, bowling and shoes. Please meet the group in the 11th Frame bar to get your lane assignment and enjoy some pre-bowling pizza and conversation. Bowling begins at 7:00 pm. If you plan to attend, please send an e-mail to Liesa30@yahoo.com, include in the subject line SVTC Bowling Party RSVP for ______ people. Liesa will not respond to your e-mails, she is simply getting a head count for the event. We hope to see you there. |
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Sunday All Ages
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Cheerful Givers 10th birthday of Cheerful Givers Eagan Community Center 1501 Central
Parkway Eagan |
20 volunteers needed.
We will be setting up for a silent
auction, games, party bags, birthday cake.
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 Margaret at margaretmann@hotmail.com
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Saturday Shift 1
Shift 2 All Ages
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World Computer Exchange Mall of America Bloomington
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Shift 1 8 volunteers 9:00am
- 1:00pm
Shift 2 8 volunteers 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
Helping set up fan convention room.
Helping reset fan convention room for concert seating.
Dress code casual.
World Computer Exchange gathers used
Pentium computers for shipment to educational projects in developing
countries, with a commitment to higher literacy rates, better
communication skills and lessening environmental damage by recycling.
Elvis Extravaganza Mall of America impersonator contest seating is a
donation to WCE and WCE will also have an information and donation booth
in the fan convention room. See
www.EEMOA.com for event details. www.worldcomputerexchange.org
for organization details.
Shift 1
Shift 2
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Saturday Ages 45+
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Great River Greening Cherokee Bluffs Ohio Street bluff
north of Cherokee Ave. |
Hauling and stacking buckthorn.
10 volunteers needed to assist with
hauling and stacking buckthorn cut by the greening crew. The removal will
help sustain the health of the bluff, improve the view and deter
vandalism.
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 Scott at niedorfscott@msn.com |
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Wednesday All Ages
All Ages |
Irish Music and
Dance Association |
The Irish Music and Dance Association
is looking for volunteer assistance and fun at the 23nd Annual St.
Paul St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration. This year there will be a Day of
Irish Dance on March 14th to go along with the March 17th Celebration.
Needed 12 volunteers for each shift to sell admission ticket and wristbands. Volunteers will also be invited to a Volunteer Appreciation dinner and dance (to be scheduled later) at no charge. Parking is on-street or in ramps. The Irish Music and Dance Association is a non-profit cultural and educational organization to support, coordinate, encourage and promote high quality activities and programs in Irish music and dance in the Twin Cities community. 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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Sunday
waiting list started |
Irish Music and
Dance Association |
The Irish Music and Dance Association
is looking for volunteer assistance and fun at the 23nd Annual St. Paul St.
Patrick's Day Irish Celebration. This year there will be a Day of Irish
Dance on March 14th to go along with the March 17th Celebration. Needed 15 -
17 volunteers to sell admission ticket and wristbands. Volunteers will also be invited to a Volunteer Appreciation dinner and dance (to be scheduled later) at no charge. Parking is on-street or in ramps. The Irish Music and Dance Association is a non-profit cultural and educational organization to support, coordinate, encourage and promote high quality activities and programs in Irish music and dance in the Twin Cities community.
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 Ages 50+
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Twin Cities Public Television Pledge Drive 172 East Fourth Street St. Paul
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TPT Studios needs 11 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 Sue at SVTCprojects@aol.com This event has been cancelled |
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Saturday All Ages
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Great River
Greening Hastings River
Flats West of Hwy 61
Bridge Hastings |
10 volunteers to remove buckthorn
from the forest on this floodplain site. Restoration will help connect
areas of native vegetation remaining in this floodplain along the
Mississippi River.
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 Ted tedhaaf@hotmail.com
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Saturday
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ARC Value Village 6528 Penn Avenue South Richfield
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12-15 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this
thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free
parking provided.
ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families.
Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more.
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
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Wednesday
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ARC Value Village 2751 Winnetka New Hope
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12-15
volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift
store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking
provided.
ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families. Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used
to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver,
which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups,
information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more.
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 Shalene bb2820@yahoo.com
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Thursday
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Sort books 553 Fairview Ave N St Paul |
12-15 volunteers to sort books for a
book sale that will take place at HarMar on April 10.
Goodwill/Easter Seals offers workforce development services at seven sites
throughout Minnesota. Each year, they help more than 10,000 people with
disabilities and other social and economic disadvantages develop and reach
their employment goals in the automotive, banking, construction and retail
industries. 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 Ted tedhaaf@hotmail.com |
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Thursday
SOCIAL |
SVTC Happy Hour The Liffey 175 W. Seventh St. St. Paul Phone: 651-556-1420 |
Aye...Come celebrate a wee bit of Irish, just a wee bit late for St.
Patty's Day. Join your SVTC friends at this tiny pub located in the Holiday Inn just across from the Xcel Center is a perfect place to unwind with fellow members of SVTC. With an all-day happy hour and the best Guinness pour in town, the Liffey is a newer St. Paul bar with old world Irish heart. Fans of woodworking should drop by to check out the hand-carved teak everything made by artisans back in County Wexford; fans of Emerald isle comfort foods should stop by for some estimable fish and chips, home-made, spicily scented corned beef, or hangover-busting curried chips. Check back in the next week for further details on happy hour specials. I am still working out the information with their management staff! |
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Friday Ages 21 – 40
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Loft March The Loft 1011 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
8 volunteers needed. Dress is business casual (no jeans). We will be setting up chairs for the
event, serving food and pouring wine. Parking is on your own, please do not park in the Loft’s parking lot as
that should be reserved for patrons. The lot across the street is generally inexpensive. 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 Molly at Molly.X.Wanstall@aexp.com |
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Saturday Ages 40 +
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Great American "Tuesdays 30 East 10th Street St Paul |
8-10 volunteers needed to usher. Please
arrive at the theater at 7:00, wear black slacks/skirt and white
blouse/shirt. Volunteers will receive free tickets to the show.
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 b.weinrich@comcast.net |
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Saturday Shift 1 All ages
Ages 35+
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Allina Hospice and Palliative Care Services Allina Hospice and Palliative Care Fundraising Gala The Depot Minneapolis |
Shift 1 15 volunteers needed to set up for 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 Judy jydaras@comcast.net Shift 2 15 volunteers needed for guest registration, helping with silent and live auction and clean up. 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 |
Como Zoo |
This volunteer event will assist the
Zoo Boo committee with preparations for the safe Halloween event held
annually in October. All proceeds from this event go toward maintenance and
upkeep of the Zoo animals and the facilities. 15 - 20 volunteers are needed to help move, sort, build and re-tag props and decorations for this annual event. This event has a casual dress code. Comfortable shoes and gloves are suggested. Beverages will be provided. Free 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
Shanna at
kittees111@juno.com |
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Sunday All Ages
First
come First serve |
WAMSO–Minnesota Orchestra Volunteer Association and the Minnesota Orchestra Craft Projects for Kids 1111 Nicollet Mall Downtown Minneapolis |
Ten volunteers needed to
help with Creative Kidstuff and Orchestra staff to provide craft activities
in the Orchestra Hall lobby before and after the family concerts on Sunday,
March 28. Training will be provided. The concert is “The Mozart
Experience.” Dress is casual and comfortable (aprons will be provided).
Beverages and snacks provided. There is a parking ramp near Orchestra Hall. The Leamington Transit Hub ramp, located on 11th Street and 3rd Avenue, has
skyway access and is not expensive. Parking meters are also free on
Sunday. 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 Judy jydaras@comcast.net |
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Sunday
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Emergency Food Shelf Network Excel Energy Center
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EFN is a resource center for its members who are
food shelves and food programs around the Twin Cities. The Emergency Food
Shelf Network is having a food and cash drive with the MN WILD hockey team
before their game. Spectators are asked to bring in food or cash donations
and in return they will receive a ticket for a prize drawing, possibly a
team autographed jersey of hockey stick. 18 volunteers will be at the entrances receiving the donations. The game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks starts at 3pm. We'll continue collecting donations through the first period, then we can go in and watch the game. We will be given passes, but at this point, cannot be guaranteed a seat since many of the games are sold out. There are places to stand to watch the game. EFN & MN Wild are requesting that volunteers wear EFN T-shirts during the event, this helps the volunteers stand out and helps with credibility. T-shirts with be provided when we arrive. Since volunteers will be positioned at all of the entrances (inside) it can get cold, feel free to wear a long shirt under the T-shirt. We really need lots of enthusiasm and energy from everyone, which means working and asking the crowds for donations on a Sunday afternoon. 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 kfheuchert@yahoo.com
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Sunday All Ages
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Homeless Shelter Meal Simpson Housing Services 2740 1st Minneapolis |
10-12 volunteers to bring food and prepare a meal for up to 70 people.
This is 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 Susan sgrz@quixnet.net |
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Wednesday
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Sort books 553 Fairview Ave N St Paul |
12-15 volunteers to sort books for a
book sale that will take place at Northtown Mall on April 10. Goodwill/Easter Seals offers workforce development services at seven sites throughout Minnesota. Each year, they help more than 10,000 people with disabilities and other social and economic disadvantages develop and reach their employment goals in the automotive, banking, construction and retail industries.
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 Pam at cycle150@yahoo.com |
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Saturday
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Simpson Housing |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner
(buffet style) for about 70 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 $7 to $12 (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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Saturday Ages 35-45
waiting list started |
Habitat for
Humanity Black Tie
Casino Washington Ave at 4th Street Minneapolis |
8
volunteers needed to work as card dealers in the casino at this annual
fundraiser for the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. It's creative
construction black tie, and a lot of fun.
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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com |
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Saturday
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North Suburban Striders Bunker Hills Run 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW Andover/
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The North Suburban Striders is a small running club with members from the northern Twin Cities suburbs;
profits from our races provide money to local high school and junior high
school running programs. The Bunker Hills Run includes 3 separate races
(8K, 2 mile, and 1 mile for kids).
8 volunteers will help us with race registration, distributing shirts to participants, and with running the finish lines; volunteers will receive a Bunker Hills Run long-sleeved mock turtleneck; food (coffee, pop, bagels, donuts, etc.) will also be provided to volunteers; the registration and finish lines are at the Activities Center of Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids / Andover. 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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Sunday All Ages
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Youth Performance Company
Cattle Call –
Metropolitan
Club and Ballroom |
An evening of
dinner, drinks, silent auction and a unique stage show. Check their
website for more details at
www.youthperformanceco.com 10 volunteers needed to monitor the auction
tables and greet people. Dress is
semi-dressy (Nice shirt and pants for males. Either a dress, skirt and
blouse, or nice pants and blouse for females.)
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 Tracey at tlsnead@msn.com
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Saturday
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Adopt-a-Highway
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Single Volunteers have adopted a
section of County Road 61 in Maple Grove as a part of Hennepin County's
"Adopt-a-Highway Program." 12 volunteers needed to pick up trash along County Road 61 from County Road
10 to County Road 130 in Maple Grove. Orange safety vests 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
Cindy at
cindyarlt@yahoo.com |
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Saturday |
ARC Value Village 6330 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center
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20-24 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this
thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free
parking provided.
ARC's
Value Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families.
Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services
offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support,
parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's
recreational programs and more.
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 Lynn at lish7@aol.com
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Saturday All Ages
Shift 2 Ages 40+
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Book Sale Northtown Mall Blaine |
10-15 volunteers on the first shift to
set up and sell books. 10-15 people on the last shift to sell books, and
box up books that don't sell.
Goodwill/Easter Seals offers workforce development services at seven sites
throughout Minnesota. Each year, they help more than 10,000 people with
disabilities and other social and economic disadvantages develop and reach
their employment goals in the automotive, banking, construction and retail
industries.
Shift 1
Shift 2 |
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Sunday All Ages
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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Easter Waite House 2529 13th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55407 |
10 volunteers, put meals together for volunteers to
take to elders, help clean the kitchen and serving area
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 Margaret at margaretmann@hotmail.com
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Sunday All Ages
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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Easter dinner Redeemer Lutheran Church 285 North Dale St. Paul, MN 55103 |
10 volunteers, help clean up in the kitchen and the
party room.
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 Judy at jydaras@comcast.net
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Thursday SOCIAL |
SVTC Happy Hour Ol' Mexico 1745 N. Lexington
Roseville |
Mark
your calendars and get out your Red, White & Green cuz we're celebrating Tax
Day at an old SVTC favorite...Ol' Mexico! We have the banquet room to ourselves and we still get to take advantage of their FREE food buffet and the specials on 25 oz. tap beers. They'd like an estimate on the number of people attending our little fiesta...please rsvp to SVTCsocial@aol.com In the subject line indicate how many will be attending. I will not read any of the messages. Hope to see you there! |
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Friday Ages 30-45
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Loft Mentor Series 1011 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
8 people needed. 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@ammd.com
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Saturday April 17 Shift 1 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages 21-35 First Come First Served
Ages 35+ First Come First Served
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Alzheimers Assoc. Remembering Our Stars Charity Gala Marriott City Center - Minneapolis
30 South 7th Street |
Alzheimer's Association is a
non-profit association with a mission to improve the quality of life for
persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through support,
research, advocacy and education. Shift 1 8 volunteers needed to fold and decorate the napkins. 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 Tracy at Tracy.Peterson@leonard.com
Cindy is temporary leader for this event |
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Saturday Ages 30- 45
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Golden Valley 5K/10K Run/Walk 20 people needed Meadowbrook Elementary 5430 Glenwood Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55422 |
Come out and get a jump-start on Spring with an early outdoor event. We will be manning water stations along the course (outside) and helping distribute food inside the school, so dress in layers. The Golden Valley Run/Walk raises money for various charitable organizations including the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery. 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@ammd.com
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Saturday Ages 40+
All Ages
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Trail Mix Run Bloomington |
The Trail Mix Run is a 25K and 50K run whose
proceeds go to Three Rivers (old Hennepin County) Park System for purchase
of accessibility equipment. All volunteers receive a nice long-sleeved
T-shirt (the same style that the runners get), beverages and munchies. Shift 1 10 volunteers needed to work at a water stop located mid-way on the course. 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 Holly at hylang100@yahoo.com Shift 2
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Saturday Ages 40+
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Chrysalis Night of the Butterfly 222 Event Center 222 1st Avenue NE Minneapolis
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Chrysalis is a non-profit
organization that serves over 16,000 women and children each year, providing
an array of services to empower women and their families to overcome the
challenges they face and build strong, healthy lives. Chrysalis is holding
a special charity event to benefit the Twin Cities women they serve. Night
of the Butterfly: A Benefit to Celebrate 30 years of Chrysalis will be a
fun-filled evening at the new 222 Event Center in NE Minneapolis. The
evening will feature a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, entertainment by
Jearlyn Steele, and a live and silent auction.
8 volunteers needed to assist at the gala with coat check and the silent auction. Volunteers are invited to attend the evening’s event free of charge, participate in the auction, partake of the hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy the entertainment by Jearlyn Steele. 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 grittnere@alpa.org
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Sunday Ages 30 - 45
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Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra Art Center Minnetonka 18285 Hwy 7 In the Minnetonka Sr. High School Building
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6 People needed.
We will be acting as
ushers and helping with ticket sales for this event. Dress appropriately for
a classical music concert. This will be a Senior
Choral Festival featuring seven area choirs of senior citizens.
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Wednesday |
ARC Value Village 2751 Winnetka
New Hope
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12-15
volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift
store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking
provided.
ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families.
Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more.
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
BRegnier@msp.analysts.com |
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Wednesday |
New Members Meeting Hennepin County
Library |
If you are new to SVTC, please join us
for a New Members meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21st in the
meeting room at the Hennepin County Library, Southdale. We will have a short meeting to explain the history of SVTC, the website, general info about the events, and how it all works. There will also be time for questions and answers. We will have a few organized mixers, so you will be getting a head start on meeting and getting to know other new members in the group! For those of you who RSVP by April 14th, we will try to have your official SVTC name badges available for you at the meeting. We will be ordering in pizza and pop. If you would like to join us for pizza and beverages, a $5 donation at the door would be appreciated, but please feel free to join us even if you don't want to share in the pizza. Please RSVP by sending an email that includes your first name to Tim at spunky@goldengate.net Please also let Tim know if you need a name tag.
Next meeting: June at Ramsey County Library in Roseville. |
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Saturday
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Get in Gear
10k |
15 volunteers needed to staff the food tent. Parking nearby at Veteran's Administration and free shuttle provided to location. Dress appropriately for weather. Volunteers receive a Get in Gear 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 Caren at clgrantz@ties2.net
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Saturday
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Get in Gear
10k |
15 volunteers needed to staff the baggage drop area. Parking nearby at Veteran's Administration and free shuttle provided to location. Dress appropriately for weather. Volunteers receive a Get in Gear 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 Thad at TStandley@worldnet.att.net
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Saturday Ages 45+
Shift 2 All Ages
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American Diabetes
Association |
Shift 1 8 volunteers to help close Silent Auction and wrap art for take home. Shift 2 12 volunteers to act as spotters at Live Auction and help with check-out.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before shift and report to the volunteer
check out area. Shift 1 Shift 2 |
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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. 12 volunteers needed to assist with preparation for MS bike tours. We will be sorting and assembling numbered wristbands, bike frame numbers and luggage tags for MS bike tour events. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Free parking in the MS office lot. Directions are available on their website at www.mssociety.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 Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com
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Sunday Shift 1 All ages
Shift 1 All ages
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38th Annual Northfield, MN |
Shift 1
10 Volunteers needed will set up refreshments, and water station and restock as necessary
Shift 2
10 Volunteers needed will restock and break down at the end of the day.
All monies earned from the Annual
Ride benefit Hosteling International. The ride goes regardless of the
weather. So the Rest Area needs to be staffed. Cold weather, layer up!
Warm weather, t-shirts and shorts. Free Ironman/woman T-Shirts to all the
volunteers. After 37 years, we are starting to get famous!! This is our
4th or 5th year of Staffing the Rest Area. It is always lots of
fun (as long
as the weather is warm).
Shift 1
Shift 2
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Sunday
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Mentor/Mentee
Banquet Golden Valley |
10-12 volunteers needed to assist with
setup, serving food, and cleanup for this Annual Banquet that Kinship throws
for the mentors and students involved in their programs.
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 Liess LCRAMER@amfam.com |
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Sunday Ages 30+
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Ford Motor Plant St. Paul 966 Mississippi River Boulevard
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10 People Needed. The March of Dimes is an organization that works to prevent birth defects. We will be setting up food distribution for the walkers, serving food and helping to clean-up at the end of the event. This is an outdoor event so 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 Colleen at colleen.schultz@ammd.com
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Saturday Ages 30+
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Walk for Animals |
Animal Humane Society 30th Annual Walk for
Animals. We will be a part of the largest pet walk in the world. Last year
more than 6,000 walkers participated in this scenic 5-mile walk in Theodore
Wirth Park. Many walkers brought their special pets - which included dogs,
cats, horses, iguanas, bunnies, llamas, and gold fish (with bowl). 20
volunteers are needed to assist with directing traffic and walkers (pet
owners and their pets). Volunteer T-shirt provided. Training for volunteers begins at 8:00 a.m. Please plan to arrive at the shuttle bus site at Breck School, 123 Ottawa Avenue North, by 7:30am in order to be checked in at the Humane Society in time for training. Beverages and breakfast rolls provided. Volunteers are encouraged to stay for lunch beginning at 11:30, as well as live musical entertainment, sponsor booths, and prize presentations. Check out their web site at www.animalhumanesociety.org for more info and for listings and pix of pets available for adoption.
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
Kelly at
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Saturday
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Great River Greening 83rd Ave And E. River Parkway Brooklyn Park |
30 volunteers needed! 250 total at the planting
site, and we have the last 30 spots. Celebrate spring with a great planting
event along the Mississippi River. This project is part of a design to
create prairie, oak forest, and a storm water system for a nearby
residential development and an interpretive garden. This shrub and tree planting will help create wildlife habitat along the river, reduce erosion and mitigate storm water impacts. At the conclusion of this large planting we will celebrate with a picnic lunch, a short program, a bit of music, and a prize drawing. 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 Ron at rdettmann@riverconsulting.com
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Saturday |
Living Green Expo |
15 volunteers are needed from noon to 5:00 PM for this large
and free environmental event! Dress is very casual and parking is free. We
need volunteers for the following: setup, vendor check-in, volunteer
check-in/Information table, parking, main floor exhibits, music/stage,
workshops, assisting vendors, and clean up. We'll have a plentiful amount of natural and organic foods to eat and drink and organic cotton t-shirts will be given away to all volunteers. More information can be found at: www.livinggreenexpo.org We will also have an appreciation party in the evening after the first day of the event on May 1st, 2004 at the site of the Living Green Expo (the State Fair Grounds, Education Building).
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
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Sunday
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Living Green Expo |
Fifteen volunteers are needed from noon to 5:00
PM for this large and free environmental event! Dress is very casual and
parking is free. We need volunteers for the following: setup, vendor
check-in, volunteer check-in/Information table, parking, main floor
exhibits, music/stage, workshops, assisting vendors, and cleanup. We'll have a plentiful amount of natural and organic foods to eat and drink and organic cotton t-shirts will be given away to all volunteers. More information can be found at: www.livinggreenexpo.org We will also have an appreciation party in the evening after the first day of the event (on May 1st, 2004) at the site of the Living Green Expo (the State Fair Grounds, Education Building).
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 Val at
Val.Kosky@upsher-smith.com |
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Sunday Ages 40+
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Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra Art Center Minnetonka 18285 Hwy 7 In the Minnetonka Sr. High School Building
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6 People Needed. We will be acting as ushers and ticket takers for this event. Dress appropriately for a classical music concert. The orchestra will be performing Dvorak’s “Stabat Mater” 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 Tracey at breezey988@aol.com |
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Sunday
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MS Walk |
Parking and Greeting Assistants. The MS Walk helps educate communities
about multiple sclerosis and enables the MS Society to offer assistance to
people who live with MS.
10 volunteers needed to help direct traffic and act as Greeters.
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
Jeff at
jnoble39@yahoo.com |
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Monday
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Race for the Cure |
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is
one of the nation's largest private sources of funding of research dedicated
solely to breast cancer. 15 volunteers needed to assemble Race for the Cure Team Challenge Packets. 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 Judy jydaras@comcast.net
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Wednesday (6:15-7:00 orientation, 7:00-9:00 event) Ages 35+ First Come, First Served
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Fraser Pizza and Game Night Lyndale Court |
10 volunteers needed. Volunteers will be playing board games, etc with developmentally delayed adults ranging in age from mid 20’s to 40’s. Fraser has some games available for volunteers to use or you may bring your own. See note below regarding suggested types of games ok to bring. Fraser staff will provide a brief orientation , at the beginning, to better acquaint you with their services and people with developmental disabilities. Casual clothing. Pizza and beverage supplied. Bring games to play with residents. Suggest games not too complicated, but games like monopoly, checkers, simple card games, bingo, charades, etc.) Parking log at the building - 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
Tom at
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Saturday
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Hope Community (Franklin and Portland) |
10 volunteers needed to help clean up the flower beds for
spring planting. We'll rebuild fences, pull up dead plants, and turn the
soil. We may also do some planting and painting. Hope community will supply
tools and work gloves, and munchies and drinks. Hope Community is a non-profit offering affordable housing to families in the Phillips neighborhood. 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 Ages 40+
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Great American "Tuesdays
with 30 East 10th Street St Paul |
8-10 volunteers needed to usher. Please
arrive at the theater at 7:00 wear black slacks/skirt and white
shirt/blouse. Volunteers will receive free tickets to the show.
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@comcast.net |
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Saturday Ages 45+ Ages 30-45
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Cinco de Mayo Festival District of Sol Concord - Wabasha - Livingston Streets St. Paul |
The Riverview Economic Development Association is asking
our help at their Cinco de Mayo celebration. Ten volunteers are needed
each shift to assist with the salsa tasting contest. Volunteers will
assemble sample trays of chips and five different salsas prepared by
well-known area restaurants.
Volunteers will receive t-shirts to wear at the event, free
parking, and a ticket for a non-alcoholic beverage at the event, and of
course there will be lots of chips and salsa to sample. Volunteers are
asked to arrive 1/2 hour before their shift to allow extra time for
parking and checking in. For more info about this community event, check
out www.districtdelsol.com
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Saturday
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MS 30/60 Bike
Tour |
MS Society provides programs, services
and fundraising to end the devastating affects of MS. Assist with this annual fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Society. The bike tours (choice to 60 or 30 miles) start and end at Maplewood Community Center. 8 volunteers needed as greeters and parking lot attendants. 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 Janine at Janine.Jerde@us.benfieldgroup.com
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Saturday Shift 1
Shift 2
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Whittier Neighbors World of Whittier Family Fair Whittier Park 2600 Grand Ave. S. Minneapolis
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Shift 1 10 volunteers needed to help set up tables, chairs, activities, decorating, etc. Also, volunteers are needed to help staff activities for children and youth, to staff a welcome table, to help resource organizations to their tables, and to help serve food.
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Sunday
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Race for the Cure |
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is
one of the nation's largest private sources of funding of research dedicated
solely to breast cancer. 20 volunteers needed to assist with breakfast.
Duties include: set out food, assist participants, break down cartons, and
keep general area clean.
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 Shalene at bb2820@yahoo.com
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Sunday All Ages |
Southside HandyWorks Rake, Rattle Somewhere in South Minneapolis- Location to be announced |
Southside
HandyWorks is a program of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches.
Southside HandyWorks provides chore/home maintenance services to senior
citizens over 60 years of age to enable them to live independently in
their own homes. Your Group of 8 volunteers will help these seniors get
ready for summer by raking and bagging leaves. Volunteers will need to
provide their own rakes and the owner of the home should supply the bags.
However, I would request that your group bring extra bags for the
occasional homeowner who is homebound and unable to get their own.
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Tuesday
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Race for the Cure |
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is
one of the nation's largest private sources of funding of research dedicated
solely to breast cancer. 15 volunteers needed to assemble Race for the Cure
Team Challenge Packets.
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 Molly at mollywanstall@yahoo.com |
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Saturday All Ages
waiting list started |
Farm Festival Dodge Nature Center 365 Marie Ave W West St. Paul
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10 volunteers needed to help with Farm
Festival, when Dodge Nature Center introduces the new farm babies and
celebrates spring. Volunteers will help with food, games, butter
making, hay rides, and much more.
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
Richard at
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Friday Shift 1 All Ages
Shift 2 Ages 45+
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Scholarship America In Celebration of Education Gala Minneapolis
1001 Marquette Avenue South Minneapolis
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Volunteers are asked to arrive 10 minute
before shift and report to volunteer check in. For shift one 10 volunteers
are needed to set up and monitor silent auction. For shift two 10
volunteers are needed to monitor and assist closing of the auction. There
will be food and beverages for volunteers on both shifts. Dress is
business casual. Parking is on your own.
Volunteers have the option to go to the Convention Center at 8:00 p.m., or after their shift, to dance to The Platters, The Coasters and The Drifters. Tickets will be provided at the volunteer check in and a table set aside for SVTC. Scholarship America is the nation’s largest nonprofit private sector scholarship and educational support organization. www.scholarshipamerica.org
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Shift 2
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Saturday All Ages
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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Annual Arbor Day Event Highway 55 and Penn Avenue Minneapolis
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15 volunteers needed to help
with the annual Arbor Day event, which will include assisting with planting
along the designated area. Volunteers may also help with registering other
community volunteers and with behind-the-scenes organizing, so we will be
flexible. Refreshments for the volunteers and planting supplies will be
provided, but bring your own work gloves.
To participate in any SVTC
volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC |
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Saturday |
ARC Value Village 2751 Winnetka
New Hope |
12-15
volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift
store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking
provided. ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families.
Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more.
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@ammd.com |
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Saturday Ages 35 + (Rain Date May 22)
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Cornerstone Advocacy Service Adopt-A-Home Bloomington Location |
10 volunteers needed for
spring yard clean-up such as raking, and possibly seeding or fertilizing,
etc. Cornerstone provides transitional housing for victims of domestic
abuse.
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@acordia.com |
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Saturday
Shift 1 Ages 35-50
Shift 2 All Ages
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University Pediatrics Foundation Winefest The Depot 225 Third Avenue S Minneapolis
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The University Pediatrics Foundation (UPF) was established in 2002, through the merger of the University Children’s Foundation and Variety Children’s Association. The University Pediatrics Foundation, a community-based organization, offers people who care about children an opportunity to make a difference by supporting pediatric research, education and service at the University of Minnesota. This year, the annual Winefest fundraiser will be held at the Historic Depot in Minneapolis, with a wine tasting on Friday and the Fine Wine Dinner on Saturday. SVTC will be assisting with the Fine Wine Dinner. Shift 1 Shift 2
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Saturday 5:00pm-9:00pm All Ages
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Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society Gala Progress Center Snelling Ave & Randall Ave State Fair Grounds St Paul |
20 volunteers to assist with
Silent and Live Auction. Assist Silent Auction with bidding, answer
questions and remove bid sheets when auction closes. Then assist Live
Auction to help the auctioneer spot bidders. This is a Black Tie event.
Women need to wear dresses and men should wear a tuxedo or dark suit. A box
meal will be provided during a break.
To participate in any SVTC
volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC
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Tuesday SOCIAL |
HAPPY
HOUR |
Happy
Hour specials are $4 for 3 tacos, $3 margaritas and $2.50 Cuervo shots. Just before 7:00 pm anyone who wants to can head next door (technically in the same building) to play Bingo. Packages of cards are $7 for the 1st set (about 20 games w/ prizes for each game starting at $99) and $5 for each additional one (if you haven't played bingo in awhile...go for only 1!). Prior to playing, Vikki and Wanda will go over the "rules & etiquette" of bingo. |
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Wednesday 6:15pm - 7:00pm orientation Ages 35+ First Come, First Served
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Fraser Lyndale Court |
10 volunteers needed. Volunteers will be playing board games, etc with developmentally delayed adults ranging in age from mid 20’s to 40’s. Fraser has some games available for volunteers to use or you may bring your own. See note below regarding suggested types of games ok to bring. Fraser staff will provide a brief orientation , at the beginning, to better acquaint you with their services and people with developmental disabilities. Casual clothing. Pizza and beverage supplied. Bring games to play with residents. Suggest games not too complicated, but games like monopoly, checkers, simple card games, bingo, charades, etc.) Parking log at the building - 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 Tom at tmbillig@comcast.net
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Wednesday
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ARC Value Village 2751 Winnetka
New Hope
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12-15
volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift
store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking
provided.
ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families. Proceeds
from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by
Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent
education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational
programs and more.
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 Scott at niedorfscott@msn.com
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Saturday Ages 35+
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Loft Mentor Series The Loft 1011 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415
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8 people needed. 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@ammd.com
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Saturday Ages 45+
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Simpson Housing 2740 1st Ave S |
We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style)
for about 70 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 $7 to $12 (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
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Saturday First come, first served
Ages 35-50
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DAD Anoka Air Show 8891 Airport Road Blaine, MN 55434 |
Shift 1 8 volunteers needed to direct cars in the parking lot, information booth, checking airplane rides, and gate ticket sales. Shift 2 8 volunteers needed to direct cars in the parking lot, information booth, checking airplane rides, and gate ticket sales. Volunteers receive free parking, free admission to the air show, free admission to the Saturday night hangar dance, and free food/beverage tickets. Although the volunteers may be split into smaller groups for their shifts, leaders are encouraged to organize some time before or after the shift for the volunteers to tour the show as a group. www.discoveraviationdays.org
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Saturday |
Perspective's |
10 volunteers needed to set up, serve and clean up.
Volunteers should wear black pants or skirt with a white or black top.
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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com
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Sunday All Ages
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Simpson Housing 2740 1st
Ave S Mpls |
10-12 volunteers to bring food and prepare a meal for up to 70 people. This is 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 mssm67@intergate.com |
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Sunday Ages 30-45 Shift 2 All Ages
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DAD 8891 Airport Road |
Shift 1 8 volunteers needed to direct cars in the parking lot, information booth, checking airplane rides, and gate ticket sales. Shift 2 8 volunteers needed to direct cars in the parking lot, information booth, checking airplane rides, and gate ticket sales. Volunteers receive free parking, free admission to the air show, free admission to the Saturday night hangar dance, and free food/beverage tickets. Although the volunteers may be split into smaller groups for their shifts, leaders are encouraged to organize some time before or after the shift for the volunteers to tour the show as a group. Aviation Days
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Sunday Ages 30-45 Waiting list started |
Dale Warland Singers Farewell Celebration Dinner Hyatt Regency Hotel Minneapolis
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The Dale Warland Singers is a non-profit
professional choir based in the Twin Cities. They will
be holding a farewell concert at Orchestra Hall followed by a gala
celebration at the Hyatt Regency. For more information on the organization,
check out their website at
Dale Warland Singers 10 volunteers are needed to assist with the set up of the Hyatt Regency Ballroom and Reception area, such as assemble gift bags and centerpieces, prepare registration table, etc. Refreshments will be provided. Dress is casual. 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 Tracey at Tracy.Peterson@leonard.com
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Wednesday SOCIAL |
SVTC Happy Hour Baja 612-359-9999 |
We have the entire upstairs with pool tables and an outdoor
patio. Raul, the manager, is offering $2.00 margarita specials.There is
also a live band at 9:30 if anyone wants to stick around. We hope to see you
there!
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Saturday Ages 21-35
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Great River
Greening Mississippi 36th Street and
West River Parkway Minneapolis |
15 volunteers to remove and stack
invasive species on this natural parkland in the Longfellow community
,along the only true gorge on the Mississippi River.
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 Ages 40+
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Scholarship fund for student athletes University of Minnesota 9th Annual Gold Country 5K Run?Walk Gibson Nagurski football
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16 volunteers.
Securing the race course, assisting with kids race and water stations
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 Margaret at margaretmann@hotmail.com
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Saturday Shift 1 All Ages
Shift 2 Ages 30+
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Tender Hearts Foundation Heart of the City Nicollet Ave & Burnsville Parkway Burnsville
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Shift 1 10 Volunteers needed for half marathon race set up, hanging banners, assisting with race. 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 Michelle at michellecross@juno.com Shift 2 Tender Hearts Foundation is an organization helping homeless youth by raising funds for existing programs. www.tenderheartsfoundation.org
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Saturday Ages 30-45
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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Flint Hills International Children’s Festival Rice Park 345 Washington Street Saint Paul
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12-15 volunteers. Tent Team - Provide support for tent activities in tent. Tent activities include a variety of make and take arts activities like flag making to making pinwheels. No artistic ability needed. Light clean-up at the end of the shift - take down chairs and pick up trash inside and along the outside of the tent. Volunteers would get access to the hospitality tent, a free t-shirt, an invitation to the volunteer recognition party and tickets to the New Shanghai Circus on VIP night. Free parking. The Flint Hills International Children’s Festival brings
the world of performing arts to downtown Saint Paul. Young children and
their families have the opportunity to watch performances from international
performing arts that are geared specifically toward the whole family while
providing an educational environment that challenges them. 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 Shalene at bb2820@yahoo.com
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Sunday
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ADA Tour de Cure |
American Diabetes Association is a non-profit dedicated to
finding a cure for diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. 9 volunteers are needed to staff registration, t-shirt, and food tables at this 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 Debbie at debn007@yahoo.com
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Sunday Ages 30-45
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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Flint Hills International Children’s Festival Rice Park 345 Washington Street Saint Paul
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12-15 volunteers. Tent Team - Provide support for tent activities in tent. Tent activities include a variety of make and take arts activities like flag making to making pinwheels. No artistic ability needed. Light set-up at the beginning of the shift - set-up tables, chairs and handouts. Volunteers would get access to the hospitality tent, a free t-shirt, an invitation to the volunteer recognition party and tickets to the New Shanghai Circus on VIP night. Free parking. The Flint Hills International Children’s Festival brings the world of
performing arts to downtown Saint Paul. Young children and their families
have the opportunity to watch performances from international performing
arts that are geared specifically toward the whole family while providing an
educational environment that challenges them. 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 Shalene at bb2820@yahoo.com
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Friday All ages
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Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation Great River Energy Bicycle Festival Peavy Plaza |
The Great River Energy Bicycle
Festival is a large professional bike race that takes place in Minnesota
featuring the Nature Valley Grand Prix. 10 volunteers may be assigned to
perform a variety of tasks. Volunteers for the volunteer and hospitality
tents will help check in volunteers, give them their volunteer assignment
and give the their needed materials. Volunteers in the hospitality tent will
assist with the volunteer food and beverage. Besides snacks, volunteers
receive a T-shirt. For info on Children's Hospitals and Clinics see
www.childrenshc.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 Kathy KDuckster@msn.com
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Saturday Ages 30+
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Great River
Greening
South St Paul Levee
Just north South St. Paul |
30 volunteers to plant trees,
shrubs, and plugs in a park along the Mississippi and a major bicycle path
that follows the levee. The park will add wildlife habitat, storm water
filtering, and erosion control along the river.
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 Amy krajeck@aol.com
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Sunday
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MS 150 Bike Tour |
MS Society provides programs, services
and fundraising to end the devastating affects of MS. Be part of this
exciting 500-volunteer event which supports Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Minnesota Chapter.
10 volunteers are needed to assist with unloading luggage from event trucks
and placing in rows for participants to claim. Lunch provided for all
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 Greg at gray7770@yahoo.com
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Sunday All Ages |
Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation Great River Energy Bicycle Festival Stillwater |
The Great River Energy Bicycle
Festival is a large professional bike race that takes place in Minnesota
featuring the Nature Valley Grand Prix. 10 volunteers may be assigned to
perform a variety of tasks. Volunteers for the volunteer and hospitality
tents will help check in volunteers, give them their volunteer assignment
and give the their needed materials. Volunteers in the hospitality tent will
assist with the volunteer food and beverage. Besides snacks, volunteers
receive a T-shirt. For info on Children's Hospitals and Clinics see... Children's Hospitals and Clinics 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 Kenneth at kennyp7413@hotmail.com
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Wednesday
SOCIAL |
SVTC Happy Hour
Benchwarmer Bob's
(35W &
Burnsville Pkwy, on the east side of 35W) |
Join
other SVTC members at Benchwarmer Bob's for another great Happy Hour. We
will have 1/2 of the deck. Happy Hour Specials - $1 off Well drinks and a
Beer Special (although they weren't sure which beer will be on special).
This will be a great time to get together with other SVTC'ers and find out
what (or who) they will be bringing to the picnic! |
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Tuesday Ages 35 +
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VEAP Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Christ Edina
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VEAP is a human service agency based in Bloomington that provides a range
of basic services (transportation, seasonal, food and social services)
that fulfill an immediate need in people's lives and position them for
long-term success.
10-12 volunteers needed to assist at the dinner held for the regular
volunteers of VEAP. We will watch over the tables to make sure there is
adequate coffee and water, helping to clear the tables and to clean up the
room afterwards. Volunteers will be provided a meal and can watch the
entertainment by Stevie Ray's Comedy Group. Parking is free. There is a
western theme for the evening and volunteers can dress in western attire
if desired.
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 karen_lashbrook@acordia.com |
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Saturday |
ARC Value Village 6528 Penn Richfield
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12-15 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this
thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free
parking provided.
ARC's Value
Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and
household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and
businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC
Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy
and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental
disabilities and their families.
Proceeds
from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by
Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent
education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational
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Saturday All Ages
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Three Rivers Park District Coon Rapids |
Three Rivers Park District (formerly Hennepin
Parks) is a natural resources-based park system located in the suburban
Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area of Minnesota that manages more than 27,000
acres of park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use
facilities. Fourteen volunteers needed to oversee the Kids Activities area: Creative carp crafts for kids; Kids' games; Live music; Face painting; Puppet show; Climbing wall; Food vendors and more. Check out their web site at: Mississppi Carp Fest Dress code: summer casual. T-shirt provided. Food and drink provided for volunteers. 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 Jim at
haugeeng@pressenter.com |
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Saturday |
Goodwill - Easter Seals
Minnesota |
12 Volunteers are needed to help sort items in preparation
for our 2nd Annual Yard Sale to be held on June 26th. Wares & Clothing
Processing.
Wares are home décor, dishes, silverware, figurines, etc. Product will be taken from boxes and put on a conveyor belt. Goodwill/Easter Seals staff will decide prices and volunteers will sticker product with price. The next volunteer will put products into the proper box by category. Donated clothing will be in large boxes. Volunteers will pull clothing from gaylords and pass it to the next volunteer to hang. The volunteers on the end of the line will put hanging clothing back into boxes by category. This is a very easy volunteer project. Warning: volunteers should be prepared to get dirty and should wear comfortable shoes for standing. Lunch will be served. Enter through our retail store entrance - there is a big red sign above the door that says "Retail Store".
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 Val at
val.kosky@upsher-smith.com |
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Thursday |
New Members
Meeting |
If you are new to SVTC, please join us for a New Members
meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24th in the meeting room at the
Ramsey County Library, Roseville. We will have a short meeting to explain the history of SVTC, the website, general info about the events, and how it all works. There will also be time for questions and answers. We will have a few organized mixers, so you will be getting a head start on meeting and getting to know other new members in the group! For those of you who RSVP by June 16th, we will try to have your official SVTC name badges available for you at the meeting. We will be ordering in pizza and pop. If you would like to join us for pizza and beverages, a $5 donation at the door would be appreciated, but please feel free to join us even if you don't want to share in the pizza. Please RSVP by sending an email that includes your first name to Tim at spunky@goldengate.net Please also let Tim know if you need a name tag. |
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Saturday Ages 30-45 First come, first served
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Community Baby Shower Keystone Community Services 1247 St. Anthony Ave St. Paul |
15 volunteers needed to help decorate for the
shower, and then focus on playing games with the children in the gym. Keystone Community Services, formerly Merriam
Park Community Services and Neighbor to Neighbor, serves the St. Paul
area.
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 Ages 21-40
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Super Seller Celebration |
12 People Needed.
This is a reward for the girls with the
highest cookie sales in the 2004 selling season. The event will be held
at Camp Elk River and our shift starts at noon. You can drive yourself to
Elk River, or meet the group at 11:30 at the Girl Scouts Brooklyn Center
offices to vanpool together. We will be helping with registration,
directing parking, and acting as chaperones for the groups as they
participate in activities.
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@ammd.com |
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Saturday
Shift
1
Ages 21-38
Shift 2
Ages 35+
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Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
The PaceMaker 5000
The Stone Arch Bridge
Located at the intersection of West River Road and Portland Ave.
Downtown Minneapolis
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15 volunteers for each shift. Volunteers will be needed for racer registration (shift one) and to work the food and beverage tent (shift two).
Dress appropriately for the weather and for being outside and on feet for most of the shift. T-shirts will be provided at volunteer check in. Food will also be available. As the largest children’s health care organization in the Upper Midwest with hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics offers comprehensive, integrated medical and surgical pediatric care. More importantly, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics takes care of the whole family, not just the patient. It is in our mission to champion the special health needs of children and their families. We are committed to improving children’s health by providing high-quality, family-centered pediatric services. And we advance these efforts through research and education.
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Shift 2
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Sunday Ages 21-36
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Shelter Meal Simpson Housing Services 2740 1st Ave S Minneapolis |
10-12 volunteers to bring food and cook a meal for approximately 70
shelter guests. This is 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 mssm67@intergate.com |
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Sunday |
SVTC Picnic!
West Bush Lake Park
94th Street at West Bush Lake Road
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Grab your sunscreen,
your favorite lawn chair, maybe a frisbee or bocce ball game and and join
your fellow SVTC members for some fun in the sun at Shelter #1 at the West
Bush Lake Park in Bloomington. Friends and children are welcome to attend! As we did last year, we ask that you make a $5 donation for the event. 100% of your donation goes to help cover SVTC expenses throughout the year, which helps us keep your annual membership dues at a very reasonable $0.00. Please bring $5, a lawn chair, your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic), a dish to share (we'll try the same thing we did last year...please try to bring something that starts with the first letter of your first or last name). Paper plates, utensils, napkins, and condiments will be provided. There are grills near our shelter if you are interested in grilling, however SVTC will not be providing charcoal or "grillers" at this year's picnic. Please bring your own grilling gear. The facilities include: * Playground equipment / Shelter 1 * Sand volleyball courts / Shelter 1 * Horseshoe courts / Shelter 1 * Walking trails * Grills * Boat launch/6 horsepower max. * Fishing docks * Free parking Please contact Cindy at cindyarlt@yahoo.com if you are willing to spend an hour helping as cashier. We will be planning some activities for you to participate in...stay tuned for further details. There is no need to sign up for this event. We expect you all to be there! (Can you imagine if all 2000+ members showed up?)! |
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Sunday
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Svenskarnas Dag |
The Svenskarnas Dag Organization is requesting
our help with their annual celebration attended by more than 2,000
individuals. 8 volunteers needed to help with set-up of tents, awnings and
tables. 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 Keith at keith20mn@yahoo.com
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Wednesday
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Fraser Community Services Pizza and Game Night
Lyndale Court Apartments |
8 -10 volunteers needed.
Volunteers will be playing board games, etc with
developmentally delayed adults ranging in age from mid 20’s to 40’s.
Fraser has some games available for volunteers to use or you may bring
your own. Weather and bugs permitting, we will provide outdoor games in
addition to indoor games. See note below regarding suggested types of
games ok to bring. Fraser staff will provide a brief orientation , at the
beginning, to better acquaint you with their services and people with
developmental disabilities
Casual clothing. Pizza supplied.
We bring treats and beverages as well as games to play with residents. Suggest games not too complicated - games like monopoly, checkers, simple card games, bingo, charades, etc.). Outdoor games such as bocce ball, croquet, Frisbee, etc. Fraser is a local nonprofit that serves children and adults with special needs. Parking log at the building – 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
Ted Haaf
tedhaaf@hotmail.com |
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Wednesday July 7 5:00 - ??? pm SOCIAL |
SVTC Happy Hour
Blue Fox Bar & Grill Shoreview |
It's not quite Canada and it's easy to get
to...Join other SVTC members for the Happy Hour specials at The Blue Fox Bar
& Grill (3833 N. Lexington Ave)from 5 - whenever on Wednesday, July 7. Enjoy
Happy Hour discounted prices until 6pm on all tap beers, rail drinks, and
appetizers. Visit their website at:
www.bluefoxgrill.com |
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Saturday
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City of Blaine |
10 volunteers needed to help with race
registration and help along the course. There will we water, coffee, and
snacks 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 Sue at svtcprojects@aol.com |
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Saturday
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ARC Value Village |
20-24 volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this
thrift store that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free
parking provided.
ARC's Value Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more. 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 Tim irishbliss@bitstream.net
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Saturday
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WAMSO Orchestra Volunteer Assoc. Orchestra Hall |
Marshall Field's Day of Music – 24 hours of
music from noon on Friday, July 9 to noon on Saturday, July 10 on 5 stages
at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. Twelve volunteers needed for
Saturday morning activities for kids and families including concerts by the
Teddy Bear Band and They Might Be Giants and two Kinder Konzerts. Volunteer
activities may include hall or plaza attendants or working with Creative
Kidstuff and WAMSO volunteers to provide hands-on craft activities and
musical petting zoo opportunities from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday, July
10. Training will be provided at the start of your shift. Meet at the stage door on Marquette between 11th and 12th Street. Metro buses stop at Orchestra Hall and there are multiple parking ramps around Orchestra Hall (parking cost is not paid). Snacks and beverages will be available during the event. Casual, comfortable clothing, t-shirts 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 Val at Val.Kosky@upsher-smith.com
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Thursday
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Brain Injury Association |
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to working on behalf of the 94,000 Minnesotans who
live with a disability as a result of brain injury.
10 volunteers needed to help with a mailing project. Free parking. Coffee and cookies 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 Deb Ann at path2new@yahoo.com
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Sunday All Ages First Come,
First Served
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National Sports Center USA Cup Soccer Tournament National
Sports Center Stadium
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30 volunteers needed to help with the Opening Ceremonies. The Opening Ceremonies is an Olympic-style ceremony with over 15,000 people at the NSC Stadium. The volunteers will be escorting and directing the teams in as they parade through the stadium. Volunteers will be provided with a T-shirt and receive tickets to the WUSA soccer game that evening at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided. The National Sports Center Foundation is an organization set up through the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission to promote youth sports throughout the state of Minnesota.
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 Sharon at
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Wednesday
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ARC Value Village |
12-15
volunteers needed to help sort, hang and tag donations for this thrift store
that supports the programs of ARC Hennepin Carver. Free parking provided. ARC's Value Village Thrift Stores carry fashionable, good-quality clothing and household items that are donated by Twin Cities' individuals and businesses. ARC's Value Village is owned and operated by ARC Hennepin-Carver, a non-profit, United Way agency, which provides advocacy and support for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. Proceeds from the Thrift Stores are used to fund programs and services offered by Arc Hennepin-Carver, which include advocacy, family support, parent education, sibling groups, information and referral, ARC's recreational programs and more. 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 Tom at thomaskmilbert@yahoo.com
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Thursday Ages 40+
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Fraser Community Services Pizza and Game Night Lyndale
Court Apartments
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8 -10 volunteers needed.
Volunteers will be playing board games, etc with developmentally delayed
adults ranging in age from mid 20’s to 40’s. Fraser has some games
available for volunteers to use or you may bring your own. Weather and
bugs permitting, we will provide outdoor games in addition to indoor
games. See note below regarding suggested types of games ok to bring.
Fraser staff will provide a brief orientation , at the beginning, to
better acquaint you with their services and people with developmental
disabilities.
Casual clothing. Pizza supplied. We bring treats
and beverages as well as games to play with residents. Suggest games not
too complicated - games like monopoly, checkers, simple card games, bingo,
charades, etc.). Outdoor games such as bocce ball, croquet, Frisbee, etc.
Fraser is a local nonprofit that serves children and
adults with special needs. Parking log at the building – 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 Tom at tmbillig@comcast.net
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July 22 SOCIAL
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Lake Minnetonka
The Summer Winds
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Come enjoy a wonderful boat ride around Lake Minnetonka as you dine. The boat cruise is provided by Excelsior Bay Charters and we will be cruising on Lake Minnetonka on The Summer Winds. We will be docking at the City Docks in Excelsior. Dinner will include hamburgers, chicken breasts, brats & veggie burgers, red potato salad, baked beans, chips pickles and brownies. Cost: $20.00 Please RSVP to Wanda at WandaLD@yahoo.com and indicate that you are signing up for the Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruise. Please make your check payable to Wanda Davis and mail the $20 check to Wanda at: Wanda Davis, 1110 E. Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337. If you don’t cancel before July 5, 2004, payment is still expected. There is a limited amount of space for this event. We will try to make this somewhat 50/50 men/women. Directions: From 494, take Highway 7 west for approximately 5 miles. Take the Excelsior exit (right lane) over the bridge. Continue straight on Second St. to public parking on your left (one block).
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