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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25
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 i |
