2003 Past meetings, projects and social events

July through December 2003

Last Updated...Friday October 17, 2008 05:40:51 AM -0400
 

Friday
July 4
6:00pm - 8:30pm 

All Ages

 

Simpson
Shelter Meal 

Housing Services

2740 1st Ave S

Minneapolis

 

 10 volunteers to bring and prepare dinner for the shelter guests.  This is a very easy and rewarding project.  We will head over for fireworks after the meal is served. 

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement 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

 

Saturday
July 12
9am - 1pm

Ages 30+



 

The Anoka Air Show / Big Bomber Tour

Anoka County Airport/Golden Wings Air Museum

Hwy 10

Anoka

15 volunteers needed to help set up and run this event which is hosting two authentic World War II Bomber planes for public tours and an air show.  We will be assisting with Set-up and Decoration for the Hangar Dance to be held on Saturday evening, and possibly some security around the aircraft.  All volunteers will be invited to the dance, and will receive T-shirts to wear during their shift, as well as refreshments.  This event is sure to be well attended by the public.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Maryrose mrose_mallari@yahoo.com
 

Saturday
July 12 

7:00  to 10:30

All Ages 

Great American History Theatre


Sisters of Swing

30 East 10th Street

 St Paul

 

8 to 10 volunteers needed to usher for this evenings program  Please arrive at the theater at 7:00 wear black slacks/skirt and white shirt/blouse. Volunteers will receive free tickets to the show. Parking is free in the employee lot across from the theater.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Carol cStudenski@carlson.com 

Saturday
July 12
9:30am - 11:30am
 
Ages 35+

 

Adopt-a-Highway

Hennepin
County Road 61

Plymouth/Maple Grove

Single Volunteers have adopted a section of County Road 61 in Maple Grove as a part of Hennepin County's "Adopt-a-Highway Program."  The construction on this road is finally completed, so we can return to our regular 3x/yr schedule.

12 volunteers needed to pick up trash along County Road 61 from County Road 10 to County Road 130 in Maple Grove. Orange safety vestsprovided.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement 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
 

Saturday
July 12
9:00am - 1:00pm
 
All Ages
 
 

Perspectives Family Center

Chair Repair
 
3381 Gorham Ave
 
St. Louis Park

12 volunteers (carpentry skills desired but not necessary for all volunteers) needed to help repair 33 wooden chairs.  Please bring drills, screwdrivers, clamps and any other tools which would be beneficial.  

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Vikki callmevik@aol.com

Sunday
July 13
4:00pm - 7:00pm

All Ages

 

 

USA CUP Soccer Tournament
& MN Thunder
 Pro-Soccer Game

National Sports Center 

1700 105th Avenue NE

Blaine, MN

 

20 volunteers needed to assist with opening ceremonies of this annual Tournament.  This will be an Olympic style opening ceremony with over 15,000 people in attendance.  Volunteers will help by escorting and directing teams as they parade through the stadium.  Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a professional soccer game with the Minnesota Thunder, to which every volunteer will receive a free ticket!

This event will be held rain or shine, and volunteers should dress comfortably for the weather. T-Shirts will be provided to wear during your shift. 

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Kelly at kelly32801@yahoo.com
 

Saturday
July 19

9:30am - 1:30pm

Ages 21-45

Leader Needed

Aquatennial Grande Day Parade

Downtown Minneapolis
Hennepin Avenue

Help kick off the Aquatennial at the Grande Day Parade!  This annual event has hundreds of participants, including marching bands, town floats, local VIPs, and out-of-town ambassadors, who will march, ride and roll their way down Hennepin Avenue.

30 people needed to serve as route marshals. Volunteers will help maintain the speed and spacing of parade floats along the route and keep spectators out of the parade. 

People who volunteer for Aquatennial events receive an Aquatennial T-shirt and are invited to sit in a special volunteers section at the Aquatennial fireworks on Saturday, July 26.  There will be snacks and pop for volunteers at the fireworks.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Maryrose mrose_mallari@yahoo.com

Maryrose is temporary leader, still need leader for event!
 

Saturday
July 19
9:00am - 12:00 noon

All Ages

wait 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 Karen kfheuchert@yahoo.com
 

Sunday
July 20
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Ages 30-45

 

Fraser / MN Lynx Game

Target Center

600 1st Avenue North

Minneapolis

30 volunteers needed to sell $1.00 raffle tickets to game attendees for a chance to win Lynx memorabilia. All proceed from raffle ticket sales will benefit Fraser. All volunteers will receive a complimentary ticket to that evening's game.  These lower level tickets will be located in a special volunteer section.

Fraser is a nonprofit organization serving children of all abilities and adults with special needs. Fraser provides services, information, recommendations, and support to families and individuals in the areas of health care, education, and housing.
Parking is on your own.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement 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
 

Sunday
July 20
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Ages 40+


 

 Simpson Housing

2740 1st
 Avenue South
Minneapolis
 

 

We need 12 volunteers to cook and serve dinner (buffet style) for about 60 homeless shelter residents. We will also be cleaning up afterward. The project leader will bring the food. Volunteers will be asked for a donation between $5 to $10 (at max) that will go for paying for the food. This is a very easy and rewarding experience. 

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Bernie at berzembal@aol.com
 

Sunday
July 20
9:30am - 2:00pm

All Ages

 

2003 Dragon Festival & Dragon Boat Race

Race Assistants

Lake Phalen

St. Paul

 

The 2003 Dragon Festival and Dragon Boat Race is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and richness of Minnesota’s Asian American Pacific community.  The festival includes a kick-off parade, live performances, demonstrations, cultural booths, children’s activities, food and merchandise, and Dragon Boat Races. 

16 volunteers are needed to assist the boats in the competition heats running continuously all day.  Volunteers will help launch the boats, check life jackets, and perform other duties for the Dragon Boat race competition.  Volunteers should wear shorts and shoes and expect to get wet.  Parking and refreshments 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 Elaine at grittnee@alpa.org
 

Tuesday
July 22

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Age 40+

 

Store-to-Door

Bulk Mailing

1821
University Avenue

 (Griggs Building)

St. Paul

 

 

 6 Volunteers needed to do folding, labeling and stuffing of newsletter.Store-to-Door provides grocery shopping and delivery services for frail elderly and people with disabilities of all ages.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Karen Karen.lashbrook@acordiamn.com

Tuesday
 July 22
6:00pm – 8:00 pm

All Ages

 

Fall Supplies Packing

Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council

5601 Brooklyn Blvd

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

8 volunteers needed. We will be helping to assemble supply packs for the Girl Scout leaders who will run troops in the 2003/2004 school year. Dress is casual.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie mssm67@intergate.com

Wednesday
July 23
7:00pm - 10:30pm

All Ages

 

Aquatennial Torchlight Parade

Downtown Minneapolis
Hennepin Avenue

Red Hot, Cool Blue is the theme of this year's Torchlight Parade as it lights up Hennepin Avenue.

20 people needed to serve as route marshals. Volunteers will help maintain the speed and spacing of parade floats along the route and keep spectators out of the parade.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Vikki callmevik@aol.com
 

Wednesday
July 23
5:00pm - 8:00pm

All Ages


 

House Painting

Brush with Kindness
5211 Girard Ave N
Minneapolis
 

12-15 volunteers needed to start prep on this little house in North Minneapolis - most of the paint peeled off on it's own -  Caulk, scrape, clean, prime. Grill dinner when we're done, or go see the Aquatennial
Parade.

Brush with Kindness is a program of Twin Cities Habitat which partners with low income and elderly homeowners in designated neighborhoods to help them maintain their properties. The family we are painting with speak English as a second language and includes three 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 Stephanie mssm67@intergate.com
 

Thursday
 July 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Ages 30 to 45

 

 

 

St. Paul Bike Classic Registration Processing

St. Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium

624 Selby Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55104

10 People Needed. We will be helping to open and process the 3000+ registrations this group will receive for their St. Paul Classic Bike Ride (scheduled September 7, 2003).  The organization will provide a meal for the volunteers (probably pizza).

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Kathy kduckster@msn.com

 

Saturday
 July 26

SOCIAL
 

SVTC Potlucks
 


 

 




 

 


 

 

 


 



 

 

 

 

 


 

 

It's SVTC potluck time and the following people have graciously decided to open their homes to their fellow members. Enjoy good times, good food and make some new friends! 
Send an e-mail to the host of your choice. 

Host:                             Jessica               jessrosko@hotmail.com
Location:                      North Minneapolis
Number of guests:        10
Age range:                   25 - 35
Theme:         1:00pm     magazine/hand-me-down recipies

Host:                            Kurt                   kupri8@CS.com
Location:                     Woodbury
Number of guests:       12
Age range:                  30 - 40
Theme:                      
Just chillin'--appetizers and blended drinks

Host:                          Ron                   rfrehner@craworld.com
Location:                   Shoreview
Number of guests:     12
Age range:                30 - 45
Theme:                     Hawaiian

Host:                           Kaye                 okkaye2000@yahoo.com
Location:                    Shoreview
Number of guests:      15
Age range:                 30 - 45
Theme:                      Barbecue

There will be fireworks in Shoreview this night
for anyone attending either of the above potlucks.

Host:                         John                  jeac2@comcast.net
Location:                  New Hope
Number of guests:    24
Age range:               30 - 45
Theme:        6:00pm  Mixer...guests will switch tables throughout the evening

Host:                        Kari                   kari.treichel@navitaire.com
Location:                 Arden Hills
Number of guests:   8
Age range:              21 - 35
Theme:                   undecided

Host:                       Ashley               imaposh@aol.com
Location:                Minneapolis
Number of guests:  30
Age range:             55 +
Theme:                  undecided

Host:                     Stephanie                mssm67@intergate.com
Location:              Minneapolis              Full Women/Open Men
Number of guests: 14
Age range:            30-45
Theme:                
Barbeque and Aquatennial Fireworks

Host:                      Kristen               Ckdulac@aol.com
Location:               Minneapolis near Loring Park
Number of guests: 8
Age range:           40+
Theme:                Summer salads

Host:                      Kristen               Ckdulac@aol.com
Location:               Mpls near Loring Park
Number of guests: 8
Age range:           40+
Theme:                Summer salads

We will also be viewing the Aquatennial Fireworks!

This last potluck is two-fold. You may sign up for both dinner and dessert, just dinner or just dessert.  Please let Jenny know what format you are interested in when you sign up.

Dinner
Host:                             Jenny               jstohl@visi.com
Location:                      St. Paul
Number of guests:        16
Age range:                   30 - 45
Theme:                        International     

Dessert

Host:                            Rowzat
Location:                     6 blocks away
 

Friday
July 25 
5:00pm - 8:00pm 

All Ages

 

 

Ronald McDonald House WNBA Promotion at the Lynx Game

Target Center
600 First Avenue North
Minneapolis

30 volunteers needed to sell raffle tickets before and during the first half of the game. Volunteers will get a ticket to the game.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Dick dick.lamusga@thomson.com
 

Saturday
July 26
9:00am - 3:00pm

All Ages
 

House Painting

Brush with Kindness
5211 Girard Ave N
 

12-15 volunteers to final prep and paint this small house for a family in
Minneapolis - remove old gutters, prime, paint, install new gutters.

Brush with Kindness is a program of Twin Cities Habitat which partners with
low income and elderly homeowners in designated neighborhoods to help them
maintain their properties. The family we are painting with speak English
as a second language and includes three 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 Stephanie mssm67@intergate.com
 

Saturday
July 26
8:00 am - 11:30 am

Ages 21-35

 

Great River Roll

Minnesota Rec and Park Association
Minnehaha Park

Minneapolis

10-15 volunteers needed to assist with handing out finisher awards to skaters as they cross the finish line, overseeing the gear bag area, and assisting at the start/finish 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 Thad TStandley@worldnet.att.net

This email address has been corrected

Saturday
July 26

Shift 1
7:30am - 10:30am

Ages 35+





Shift 2
4:00pm - 7:30pm

Ages 21-40

 

ADA Regatta

Lake
 Minnetonka

Wayzata
Yacht Club

1100 East
County Road 16

Wayzata, MN
 

The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Shift 1
10 volunteers are needed for breakfast set up, silent auction set up and registration.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing
Tim bollocks@bitstream.net

Shift 2
10 volunteers are needed for serving food, clean up, silent auction close out and live auction spotters.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing
Laura laura.d.wood@state.mn.us

Directions can be found of the WYC website at Wayzeta Yacht Club
 

Sunday
 July 27

Shift 1
 7:30am - 12:30pm

Ages 21-35

Shift 2
noon - 5:00pm

Ages 35+

 



 

Aquatennial
 Beach Bash

Lake Calhoun
Minneapolis

Beach area at
W. Calhoun Pkwy. and
 Thomas
Ave. S.

Fun is the main order of the day at the Aquatennial Beach Bash!  This event includes the Milk Carton Boat Races, a Sand Castle competition, and a fishing school for children. The Aquatennial has asked for our help with the Milk Carton Boat Races part of the event.  All volunteers will receive a free Aquatennial T-shirt, and there will be an unlimited supply of beverages (non-alcoholic) to quench your thirst.

Shift 1
15 people needed to register Milk Carton Boat Race contestants; to help with boat unloading, boat launch and boat retrieval; and/or to sell Aquatennial Skipper pins to the general public watching the boat races. People working this shift may want to bring a long sleeve t-shirt to wear under the Aquatennial T-shirt, as it is sometimes chilly in the morning.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Tim bollocks@bitstream.net


Shift 2
15 people needed to help with boat unloading, boat launch and boat retrieval; and/or to sell Aquatennial Skipper pins to the general public watching the boat races.  People working this shift may want to bring a hat or sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Laura Laura.D.Wood@state.mn.us
 

Tuesday
 July 29
6:00 – 8:00 pm

All Ages

 

Fall Supplies Packing

Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council

5601 Brooklyn Blvd

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

8 volunteers needed. We will be helping to assemble supply packs for the Girl Scout leaders who will run troops in the 2003/2004 school year. Dress is casual.

 

This event has been canceled per Colleen
 

Thursday
July 31
6:00 – 8:00 pm

All Ages

 

Fall Supplies Packing

Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council

5601 Brooklyn Blvd

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

8 volunteers needed. We will be helping to assemble supply packs for the Girl Scout leaders who will run troops in the 2003/2004 school year. Dress is casual.

 

This event has been canceled per Colleen
 

Friday
August 1
5:00pm - 10:30pm

Ages 30-45

 

American Cancer Society

Bloomington Relay for Life - Silent Auction

8900 Queen Avenue South

Bloomington

 

8-10 volunteers needed to conduct Silent Auction at Relay for Life. Set-up, monitor, close bidding at designated time, and notify winning bidders at end of auction. This event be held outdoors in conjunction with the Relay for Life. Volunteers will be provided food.
 
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Karen kfheuchert@yahoo.com
 

Friday
August 8
5:00 - ????
Social

SVTC Happy Hour

Great Waters Brewery

426 St. Peter Street

St. Paul, MN 55102
 

Whet your whistle at the Great Waters Brewery and enjoy a cash bar, drinks and appetizers.   There will be drink and food discounts available from 3:30-6:30.

Meet old friends, make new ones and have a good time. If anyone is interested in being a greeter at this social, please send an e-mail to Vikki at CallMeVik@aol.com.
 
 

Tuesday
August 5
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Ages 30-39

 

National Night Out

4123 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 5406

15 volunteers needed to assist with festivities planned for National Night Out.  We will be distributing brochures with information on violence intervention and prevention to both Children and Adults at this community event. 

Everyone will meet at the East Lake Street location for snacks and an orientation, then move to a neighborhood event in the Powderhorn area which is very nearby.  Dress is casual and comfortable for the weather.  Volunteers are encouraged to enjoy the event.   

Family & Children's Service is a human service agency with a mission of building strong families, vital communities and capable children. 

This event has been canceled
 

Thursday
 August 7

5:30 – 8:30 pm

 Ages 21 - 40

 

 

St. Paul Bike Classic Registration Processing

St. Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium

624 Selby Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55104

10 volunteers needed. We will be helping to open and process the 3000+ registrations this group will receive for their St. Paul Classic Bike Ride (scheduled September 7, 2003). The organization will provide a meal for the volunteers (probably pizza).

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Shalene bb2820@yahoo.com

Friday
August 8
4:30pm - 7:00pm

All Ages

 

American Cancer Society

Minneapolis
 Relay for Life

Southwest High School

10 - 12 volunteers needed to help set up tents, luminaria bags, tables, stage area, food tables, and mark the relay course with signs. Volunteers that can't arrive until 5pm are welcome. Opening ceremony is at 6:30pm.

Relay for Life is an event to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Participants raise pledges and form teams to walk throughout the night. The luminarias are a tribute to victims and survivors of Cancer.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Shalene bb2820@yahoo.com
 

Saturday
August 9

All Ages

Shift 1
2:00pm to 6:00pm

Shift 2
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Ages 35 to 45


Waiting list
started for women
 

Irish Festival

Harriet Island

St Paul

 

8 volunteers needed for the beverage service area. Volunteers will receive a free tee shirt, refreshments and loads of fun at this world class gathering of Irish music, dance, food, children's activities and more. You don't need to be Irish to have a great time at this event.

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 Ray at

svtc@ray-net.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
Lisa lsa55406@yahoo.com
 

Saturday
August 9

Shift 1
 10:30am-1:30pm

Ages 21-35

Shift 2
 1:30-4:00pm

Ages 35-50


 

KFAN Extream Bass Fishing Tournament


To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Lakefront Park
5000 Kopp Pkwy
Prior Lake

 

KFAN and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation need volunteers to take part in this year's Extream Bass Fishing Tournament. Volunteers will be selling beer and food to people who attend the tournament's family day on August 9.

Shift 1 10 people needed.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Nancy at
nshea22@hotmail.com



Shift 2 10 people needed.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing
Sharon stemzie@unique-software.com
 

Saturday
August 9 
noon - 6:00pm 

All Ages

 

 

Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament/3M Classic

Tournament Players Club

Blaine

 

10 volunteers needed to work at a concession stand on the fairway

Volunteers are asked to wear tan shorts or pants, navy or white shirt, and comfortable shoes. You may watch the golf tournament before and after your shift. Food will be provided. Free parking provided.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Cathy cathe57@msn.com
 

Thursday
August 14
7:00 p.m. - ???

SOCIAL

Multi-Group Mingle
O'Garas

164 Snelling Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55104-6748

(651)644-3333
 

Join members from three other Twin Cities groups. Meet new people and check out their organizations - it's your opportunity to ask questions of the members, not just the representatives of each group.

We will be joined by members from the Jaycees, Adventure Seekers and Twin City Transplants (not all members of the Jaycees or Twin City Transplants are single). Cost is $5 per person which covers admittance and appetizers. There will also be a be a cash bar.

Sunday
August 10 
10:00am - 2:00pm 

Age 40+

 

Wait list started
for women
 

Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament/3M Classic

Tournament Players Club

Blaine

 

12 volunteers needed to work at a concession stand on the fairway

Volunteers are asked to wear tan shorts or pants, navy or white shirt, and comfortable shoes. You may watch the golf tournament before and after your shift. Food will be provided. 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 Elaine grittnee@alpa.org

Sunday
August 10

Shift 1
1:00pm to 5:00 pm

All Ages

Shift 2
5:00 to 9:00

Ages 35+


 

Irish Festival

Harriet Island

St Paul

 

8 volunteers needed for the beverage services area. Volunteers will receive a free tee shirt, refreshments and loads of fun at the world class gathering of Irish music, dance, food, children's activities and more. You don't need to be Irish to have a great time at this event.

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
Jeanne mirandamuse@juno.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
Barb at
b.weinrich@comcast.net
 

Tuesday
 August 12
5:00 – 8:30pm

Ages 21-40

 

St. Paul Area Council of Churches (SPACC)

1671 Summit Avenue

St. Paul, MN

 

10 volunteers needed. Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social!
(2 blocks west of the Snelling and Summit Avenue Intersection at Pierce)

SPACC is an umbrella organization sponsoring many community outreach programs in the St. Paul area (similar to Catholic Charities). This ice cream social is being held to thank the many volunteers who help make their community outreach programs a success. We should dress casually. We will be serving ice cream and lemonade and running children’s games. Please park a block away from the facility to allow parking for the guests of honor. The event will be on the front lawn if weather permits and will move inside in case of bad weather.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Stephanie mssm67@intergate.com
 

Thursday
August 14
5:00pm - 9:00pm

All Ages


 

Big Brothers Big Sisters annual picnic

Como Park

St. Paul
 

20 volunteers needed to monitor games and activities. Volunteers may also pass out prizes and participate in some light cleanup.

Parking is free in Como park lots or on street. Free barbeque buffet dinner 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 techlette@yahoo.com
 

Saturday
August 16
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Ages 45+

 

Swedish Crayfish Party

American Swedish Institute
 
2600 Park Avenue

Minneapolis
 

This party is a fundraiser for the American Swedish Institute and aims to offer the Swedish crayfish party tradition to its membership and the public.

Approx. 100 guests are expected at this year's event, which will be held indoors in the ASI auditorium. A Scandinavian band will play for entertainment.

12 volunteers needed plating, serving, bartending, and dishwashing. And, as always, the volunteers can join the party when there is time, or we get through with what we need to get done. 

Dress code: khakis and white shirt.  Parking will be available on the streets near the ASI.

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement 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
 

Saturday
August 16
9:00am - 12:00 noon

Ages
21-40 

 

ARC Value Village

6330 Brooklyn Blvd.

Brooklyn Blvd

 

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 Thad at TStandley@worldnet.att.net
 

Saturday
August 16
8:45am - 12:00 noon

Ages 30-45  

 

Diabetes Research

Lightning Run - Registration

Harley Davidson Dealership off I94 near Century Ave

St. Paul

 

15 volunteers to help with Registration for the Lightning Run Ride and help with selling raffle tickets. Volunteers are invited to the post-ride party that evening at Holman Field with food and merchandise vendors, live auction, and music provided by GB Leighton.

The 4th Annual Lightning Run is a fundraiser designed to help find a cure for Diabetes. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation at the University of Minnesota (last year over $100,000 was raised).

St. Paul Harley-Davidson, the St. Paul Police Department and the St. Paul H.O.G Chapter sponsor this event. After the motorcyclists (ranging in number between 1500-2500 depending on weather) have completed their ride for the day, they will participate in a party at Holman Field. For information go to www.lightningrun.com

To participate in any SVTC volunteer project or event, you MUST first become a SVTC member. To become a SVTC member, you MUST read the SVTC Volunteer Agreement and complete the SVTC Volunteer Sign-up Form. Once you've signed up, you may volunteer to participate in this event by e-mailing Karen kfheuchert@yahoo.com
 

Saturday
August 16
9:00am - 1:00pm
 

Ages 40+

 

Access Ability

Painting Project

Access Ability Inc.
360 Hoover St. N