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 2004 Past meetings, projects and social events

Jan through July 2004

Monday
January 1

See individual
postings for times

SOCIAL

 

SVTC New Year's
Day Potlucks

 We've got 2 hosts for New Year's Day potlucks.

If you are a football fan, check out Wendy's party and if you want to start the new year being entertained, check out Holly's party.

 

 

Host: Holly hylang100@yahoo.com
Age Group:
40+
City
: Minnetonka
How many can you accommodate:
14
Time
: 4:00 pm to whenever

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
Age Group (if applicable) - N/A
City
- St. Paul
How many you can accommodate
- 10
Which Day
- New Year's Day
Time -
10 a.m. -> whenever the last fan gives up

Theme (if applicable) - College Football Bowl games
 

Saturday
January 3
6:00pm - 8:30pm

 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.
 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
 

Tuesday
January 6 
5:30pm - 8:30pm

All Ages

 

Minneapolis YMCA
 Camping Services

Camp Icaghowan Fundraiser

4 West Rustic Lodge

Minneapolis

 

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
 

Thursday
January 8
5:30pm - 8pm

 All Ages

 

Bakken Museum
 of Electricity

 Kit Building Event

 3537 Zenith Avenue S.

Minneapolis

 

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
 

Thursday
January 8 
5:30pm - 8:30pm

All Ages

 

Minneapolis YMCA
Camping Services

Camp Icaghowan Fundraiser

4 West Rustic Lodge

Minneapolis

 

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
 

Friday
January 9
5:45pm-7:45pm

Ages 30-40

 

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

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
 

Sunday
January 11
12:45pm-3:00pm

First come, first served

 

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

Thursday

January 15

5:30pm-7:45pm

All Ages

 

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 Deb Ann at Path2new@yahoo.com
 

Thursday
January 15 
5:30pm - 8:30pm

All Ages

 

Minneapolis YMCA
Camping Services

Camp Icaghowan Fundraiser

4 West Rustic Lodge

Minneapolis

 

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
 

Friday
January 16
6:00pm - 9:00pm

ALL AGES

waiting list started

 

Vietnamese
Community of Minnesota

Tet Vietnamese
New Year Festival

Minneapolis Community Technical College (MCTC)  

1501 Hennipen Ave

   Minneapolis, MN 55403

 

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
 

Saturday 
January 17
9:00am-12:00 noon

All Ages

 

ARC Value Village

6330 Brooklyn Blvd.

 Brooklyn Center

 

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
 

Saturday
January 17
10:00am-2:00pm

Ages 30-45

 

Vietnamese Community
of Minnesota

Tet Vietnamese
New Year Festival

Minneapolis Community Technical College (MCTC)  

1501 Hennipen Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403 

 

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
 

Wednesday
January 21
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Ages 30-45

 

ARC Value Village

 2751 Winnetka  Ave N.

 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 Valerie at ValerieL@kapak.com
 

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
 

Saturday
 January 24
12:00 - 3:00pm

Ages 21-35

 

St. Paul Winter Carnival

Grand Day Parade

Start/meet at Golden Rule building

85 East 7th Place

Downtown St. Paul

 

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
 

Saturday
 January 24
9:30am - 11:30am 

Ages 40+

 

Feed My Starving Children

6750 W Broadway

Brooklyn Park MN

 

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
 

Saturday
January 24
5:30am - 9:30am

Ages 35+

 

Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation
2004

Walk to Cure Diabetes

Mall of America

Bloomington

 

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

 

Saturday
January 24
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Ages 45+

 

Simpson Housing

2740 1st Avenue South

Minneapolis

 

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

 

Sunday
January 25 
10:00am – 4:00 pm

All Ages

 

January Loft
Mentor Series

The Loft

1011 Washington Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55415

 

8 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
 

Sunday
January 25
7:30pm - 10:00pm

All Ages

 

Ice Palace

St. Paul
Winter Carnival

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
 

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

Saturday
 January 31
4:30pm - 7:30pm

Ages 30-49

 

St. Paul Winter Carnival

Torchlight Parade

Start/meet
at Golden Rule building

85 East 7th Place

Downtown St. Paul

 

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.
 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 Deb dljenkins67@yahoo.com
 

Saturday
February 7
Shift 1
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Ages 25-35

Shift 2
5:00pm - 10:00pm

Ages 40+

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Annual Gala Fundraiser

Minneapolis Downtown Hilton

1001 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis 55403

 

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
 

Saturday
February 7
11am-2pm 

All Ages 

 

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

 

 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 
 

Saturday
February 7
9:30am - noon

Ages 35+

First Come First Served

 

Brain Injury Association

34 - 13th Avenue NE

Suite B001

NE

Minneapolis

 

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

 

Wednesday
February 11
6:30pm - 8:00 pm

New Members Meeting

Davanni's
663 Winnetka Avenue North

Winnetka Ave and
Golden Valley Road

Golden Valley 763-398-0303
 

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
21st at Southdale Library, June at Ramsey County Library in Roseville.
 

Friday
February 13
6:30 – 10:00

Ages 30 – 45


 

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

Saturday
February 14
5:00pm - 9:00pm

Ages 40+


 

   American Swedish Institute

2600 Park
 Ave So.

Minneapolis

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
 

Saturday
February 14
6:30 p.m. - ???

SOCIAL

 

 

 

Valentine’s Day Luau 

Kokomo’s Island Café

 Mall of America

 

6:30 – Social
7:00 – Dinner Buffet

It’s Luau time!
Put on your grass skirts, dig out those awful Hawaiian shirts and come out to
Kokomo’s for a Valentine’s Day Luau.  With 13 foot tall Tiki gods, thatched huts and palm trees to greet you with the flavors of the islands, you'll feel you've escaped to an island paradise – complete with sparkling waterfalls, colorful exotic flowers and the hypnotic rhythms of steel-drum music.

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.

 

Saturday
February 14

Shift 1
 7:00am - 10:30am

Ages 35-50

Shift 2
10:30am - 2:00pm

Ages 21-35


Waiting List Started
 

Climb for a Cure

IDS Center

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
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


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 Brian SeidlitzB1@aol.com

 

Sunday
 February 15
2:45pm – 5:30pm

Ages 35+

 

 

Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra

Art Center Minnetonka

18285 Hwy 7

 In the Minnetonka Sr. High School Building

 

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”
Rose’s “Holiday for Trombones” &
Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf

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

 

Saturday
February 21
9:00am - 4:00pm

Ages 30-45


 

Habitat for Humanity


Location TBA
 

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

 

Saturday 
February 21
9:00am-12:00 noon

Ages 21 - 35

ARC Value Village

2751 Winnetka
Ave N 
 

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 Shanna kittees111@juno.com

 

Wednesday
February 25
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Ages 35+

 

WAITING LIST STARTED

 

ARC Value Village

 2751 Winnetka
Ave N

 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 Tom thomaskmilbert@yahoo.com

 

Wednesday February 25
5:00pm – 7:00pm

SOCIAL

Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar

6601 Lyndale Av S

Richfield, MN

(612) 243-9150
 

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.


 

Friday
February 27
8:30pm-11:15pm 

Ages 30 - 49 

 


 

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

 

Saturday
February 28
9:00am - 4:00pm

 All Ages

 

 

Home Building

 Habitat for Humanity
 

location TBD

 

 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

 

Saturday
February 28
9:00am - Noon

Ages 30-45

 

Sheriff's Youth Program

Thrift Store

621 Marie Avenue

So. St. Paul

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

 

Saturday
February 28 

Shift 1
9:00am - 1:00pm

Ages 30 + 

Waiting List started



Shift 2
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Ages 35-50

 

DIFFA

DIVA du Monde

International
Market Square

275 Market Street

Minneapolis

 

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 each shift to help with set-up duties which may include table/chair setup, table setting, draping, floral arrangement, etc. You will be part of a pool of volunteers, so there may be some slow times where you will have some down time to chat, but please be prepared to stay the full length of your shift. All volunteers will be able to attend the event free that evening after 8:00. Free parking provided.

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
Tracie breezey988@aol.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
Elaine grittnere@alpa.org  

 

Saturday
February 28
5:15pm - 10:00pm

Ages 21-40



 

St. David's Gala

222 Event Centre

222 1st Avenue NE

Minneapolis MN 55413
 

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
 

Saturday
February 28
6:00pm -8:30pm

Ages 45+

 

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

 

Sunday
February 29
12:00noon - 4:00pm
 

All ages


 

DIFFA

DIVA du Monde

International
Market Square

275 Market Street

Minneapolis

 

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
 

Sunday
February 29
6:00pm - 8:30pm 

Ages 35-45

 

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.  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

Saturday
March 6
6:30am-10:00am

Ages 40+

 

 

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

Saturday
 March 6
6:00 - 9:30

SOCIAL

 

SVTC Bowling Party

Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S

St Louis Park

 MN 55426-4122

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.


 

Sunday
March 7
12:30-4:00

All Ages

 

 

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

 

Saturday
March 13

Shift 1
9:00am -1:00pm 

Shift 2
 1:00pm - 5:00pm

All Ages

 

World Computer Exchange

Mall of America

Bloomington
MN

 

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.

Manning table for WCE to hand out information and take donations in the Rotunda or fan convention room at the Elvis Extravaganza Mall of America. Taking donations for seating in the main rotunda for the Elvis Extravaganza Impersonator Contest. Taking entry fees for fan convention room and celebrity area.

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
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 Beth at
bstelling@clearimpactinc.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 Beth at
bstelling@clearimpactinc.com

 

Saturday
March 13
9:00am - 12:30pm 

Ages 45+

 

 

Great River Greening

Cherokee Bluffs

Ohio Street bluff north of Cherokee Ave.

St Paul

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

Wednesday
March 17

Shift 1
10:00am - 1:00pm

All Ages




Shift 2
1:00pm - 4:00pm

All Ages

Irish Music and Dance Association

St. Patrick's Day
 "Day of Dance"

The Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul

St. Paul
 

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