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are the results for family organizations |
| Organization
Name |
Description |
Date
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| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Increase awareness and educate youth about choosing healthier behaviors through Chapter-coordinated presentations in 4-5th grade and/or 6-8th grade classrooms.
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School Year |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Conduct 20-minute presentations on a variety of topics to school and community groups. Approximately one to two-hour commitment, one to two times per month. Mostly weekdays, with some evening and weekend opportunities. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
This program offers presentations for adults on a number of health and safety topics including emergency preparedness, choking, chemical safety, fire prevention and heart disease prevention.
Training, curriculum and materials are provided.
Approximately one to two-hour commitment, two times per month, weekday availability required. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
As a DAT responder you will meet the immediate disaster-caused needs of clients through emergency assistance such as food, clothing, shelter, health services, transportation, and other personal humanitarian assistance. On-call shifts are twelve or more hours per week for a one-year minimum commitment. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Facilitate appropriate and timely response to disaster situations. Relay necessary information to other personnel as needed. Can be done from home or cell phone. Flexible on-call duty approximately one week every four to six weeks, for a minimum six-month commitment. Daytime and evening opportunities available. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Act as a consultant/resource to meet the health needs of disaster clients. Participate during and after a disaster in providing or facilitating the medical needs of clients. On-call hours are available for a one-year minimum commitment. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Actively participate as a member of the Planned Giving Program Committee in planning and carrying out identified initiatives. Review donor prospects and identify those appropriate for planned giving mailings and/or meetings. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Teach at-risk youth how to make safe and responsible decisions when they are alone with or caring for younger children. Classes may occur during the daytime, evenings, weekends, or during school breaks. Must be 17 years old and willing to make a minimum commitment to teach at least two classes per year. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Teach life saving skills at classes arranged by the Red Cross after completing the First Aid/CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) instructor courses. Promote and represent Red Cross services and opportunities. Teach classes on weekday evenings and/or Saturdays, for a minimum commitment of teaching three classes (or 36 hours) per year. |
Ongoing |
| American Red Cross - Minneapolis Chapter |
Conduct American Red Cross orientation sessions for new volunteer and paid staff. Willingness to commit three to six months in advance to conduct at least one orientation session of two-and-a-half hours every two months. Training and materials provided. |
Ongoing |
| Arc's Value Village |
As Value Village volunteers, you will have the opportunity to help us unpack, sort and tag incoming donations such as clothing, household goods, books, toys, jewelry, etc. Come individually or bring a group and work together as a team. You never know what amazing treasures you might discover!
One-time as well as ongoing volunteer opportunities are available to families, groups and individuals. Hours are flexible—we welcome volunteers days, evenings and weekends, 7 days a week!
Your support makes our community a better place for people with disabilities. Proceeds from Value Village benefit the nonprofit organization Arc Greater Twin Cities, serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. |
Ongoing |
| Becky's Place Inc. |
We love music. Piano player, singing or any kind of music. |
monthly, weekly, or even a 1 time shot |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities |
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are matched with young people ages 7-13. Volunteers develop relationships with their Little Brothers or Sisters in many ways. We have a variety of options to accommodate busy people of all ages.
1) Community-based volunteers form a relationship and meet with their Little two to four times per month. Some community-based volunteers partner with a spouse, friend or co-worker to be a Big Couple. 2) School-based volunteers meet with children at a Minneapolis or St. Paul school once a week during the school year. |
on-going |
| Bridging, Inc. |
Bridging, Inc. was founded in 1987 with a vision that no child should have to sleep on the floor by providing free household furnishings to families in transition. Searching for a group service project? Plan a household goods drive for families in transition. If your school, civic group, workplace or church would like to organize a product drive, we would love your support. Drives are a great way for people to get involved, spread the word about the Bridging mission, and connect people to volunteer opportunities in their community. |
Year Round |
| Bridging, Inc. |
Bridging is a nonprofit organization dedicated to extending community resources by distributing beds, furniture and household goods to people in transition. Since Bridging was founded in 1987, we have served over 30,000 families in the 11 county metro area. You can help make a world of difference by helping someone establish a new home and a better life. |
Year Round |
| Castle Ridge Care Center |
We need volunteers to share their talents with our residents. Outing going people wanted to take a leadership role in volunteering with older adults. |
ongoing |
| Central Middle School (CMS) |
There's a place for you at Central Middle School to volunteer - whether you have an hour, a week, or a day to share with our students. We have as many needs as we have students. If you'd like to help in this ever-changing, dynamic school setting, contact Dianne Prentice, Volunteer Coordinator, at 952-975-7319. |
weekly during the 2006/2007 school year |
| City of Eden Prairie |
Assist passengers on and off the SW Metro "shopping bus" at Cub Foods, Wal-mart, and Eden Prairie Center. Help people learn how to ride the bus and promote self sufficiency. |
ongoing |
| City of Eden Prairie |
Assist riders with groceries and getting on and off the bus. |
Tuesday, need substitutes for regular volunteers and for fifth Tuesdays of the month |
| City of Eden Prairie - Wetland Health Evaluation (WHEP) |
Work with a group to collect vegetation and invertebrate samples over the summer to evaluate the health of four wetlands in the city. |
May-August |
| City of Eden Prairie-Senior Center |
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at the Eden Prairie Senior Center. To find out more, please call Elizabeth at 952-949-8475. |
Varies |
| Eden Prairie Family Center |
There are many opportunities for one-time or ongoing volunteer activities at the Family Center. Opportunities include: helping office staff (e.g. mailings, cutting projects); helping with cutting, tracing, & assembling learning packets; interpreter, and assisting English Language Learning (ELL) children during classes. To find about these and many more opportunities, please call the Eden Prairie Family Center Staff for details. |
Monday through Friday |
| Eden Prairie Foundation |
The Eden Prairie Foundation is dedicated to fostering pride in Eden Prairie through support of community organizations and projects that create a better quality of life and make the city a special place to live and work.
Our largest annual fundraiser, the Eden Prairie Foundation Ball, seeks volunteers to assist in many facets of producing the Ball. |
ongoing |
| Eden Prairie Lions |
Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. They involve members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind. Lions clubs sponsor annual fundraisers, such as: Pancake Breakfast, Schooner Days, Corn Feed, Golf Tournament, and a booth at the city July 4th celebration. |
ongoing |
| Eden Prairie Noon Rotary |
The Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club has service opportunities throughout the year. Examples include: Adopt-A-Street, ABC House, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Enterprise, STRIVE, "Feed Your Brain" (Eden Prairie Schools), Youth Exchange, Safe-water Initiative, and Polio Eradication. To find out more, join use for lunch. |
Various |
| Eden Prairie Optimist Club |
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. The Optimist Club is a civic organization affiliated with Optimist International. We believe that by investing in youth, we can ensure a better tomorrow. |
ongoing |
| Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church |
Variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages througout the year. |
ongoing |
| Eden Prairie United Methodist Church |
A variety of opportunities exist on an ongoing and one-time basis. Opportunities are typified by projects such as Highway clean-up, serving meals at Simpson Shelter, assisting with Meals-On-Wheels, collecting for PROP, maintenance projects at the ABC student house and the Cornerstone domestic violence facility, Habitat for Humanity, and Blood Drive. Opportunities also exist for working with youth. Opportunities for youth and adult mission trips. |
Ongoing |
| Eden Prairie Women of Today |
EPWT is not politically or religiously affilated. We are women from various backgrounds and life experiences.We are women who want to make our community a better place for all of us to live through community involvement, personal enrichment, social gatherings. |
3rd Thursday of each month |
| Friends o Birch Island Woods |
Help pull buckthorn, garlic mustard and Asian Honey Suckle from a conservation area |
March through December |
| Friends o Birch Island Woods |
An educational and entertaining history themed hikes in late October |
10/21/06 & 10/28/06 plus rehearsal sessions in early October |
| Friends of Birch Island Woods |
Identify and tag native woodland plants and remove buckthorn and garlic mustard. |
On-going |
| Friends of the Eden Prairie Library |
Volunteer as much or as little as you want! Help out at book sales and with other programs at the library. |
ongoing |
| Friendship Ventures |
Support summer camp, winter camp, and year-long weekend respite as a volunteer counselor for children and adults with disabilities. |
ongoing |
| Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis |
Volunteers not only lead troops. Girl Scout volunteers lead training, share our message with the media, raise money, organize events, and recruit other adults. Most importantly, volunteers help girls explore their world, reach their potential, and grow strong. Volunteers play an important role in the lives of girls, and enjoy the fun and fulfillment of working together with other caring adults. We welcome, embrace and appreciate people of all ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, gender, educational and economic backgrounds: and live by our values to create an inclusive environment. Whether you are a parent or non-parent, retiree or young adult, professional or student, fifth-generation American or a new immigrant, you could be a Girl Scout volunteer! |
ongoing |
| Grace Church |
We are looking for help during and after events to clean and re-set areas used for the event...concerts, seminars, banquets, etc. General custodial help is also welcome whenever someone is available between 6 am-11pm. Landscape maintenance will begin in the spring 04. Indoor facility maintenance is an ongoing need. |
12/31/04 |
| Hennepin County Home School |
"Hands-on" opportunity to assist juvenile offenders with horse program. Volunteers will work along side residents and staff to assist with feeding the horses. This is a great opportunity for those with horse experience. The ability to communicate and relate to juveniles from all walks of life is necessary. |
ongoing |
| HOME (Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly |
Raking, washing windows, weeding, trimming bushes, clean garage and basements, etc. |
ongoing |
| Meals on Wheels of Eden Prairie |
Deliver meals during your lunch hour to those in need in Eden Prairie. |
Ongoing |
| Memorial Blood Centers |
Organize NEW BLOOD DRIVES at your place of employment, place of worship or elsewhere in your community. Does a group to which you belong have the capacity to give? |
ongoing |
| Memorial Blood Centers |
Donor Days Hosts greet groups of donors, serve cake and help celebrate their gifts to the community. |
Varies |
| Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
Volunteers wanted to monitor transparency of nearby lakes or stream weekly during the summer months. |
on going |
| Minnesota Valley Humane Society |
Since 1991, the Minnesota Valley Humane Society has found homes for over 40,000 animals. We have no time limits for animals awaiting adoption. It is our policy to shelter and place as many healthy non-aggressive animals as we have space to care for. We are proud to have one of the highest adoption rates in the country!
MVHS relies on volunteers to complete our mission. We are looking for energetic, independent, and committed volunteers, ages 16 and up, to help in a variety of positions at our facility in Burnsville. MVHS will provide you with all the training you need.
For more information, please check our website at www.mvhspets.org/volunteer.htm or visit our shelter at 1313 Highway 13 East, Burnsville, MN 55337.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at MVHS. Amazing Things Happen at the Minnesota Valley Humane Society!
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| MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) |
We are in need of loving volunteers to serve in our childcare rooms. Serve just two Thursday mornings per month starting in September 2008 through May 2009. |
09/2008-05/2009 |
| Mount Olivet Rolling Acres |
Volunteer opportunities include, recreation partner, special events assistant, special talents presentor, spiritual companion, adopt-a-home program, gardner, and clerical sports. Please call for more information. |
varies |
| N.C. Little Memorial Hospice |
Little Hospice volunteers provide comfort and care for patients and their families in a home like atmosphere. Volunteers help with housekeeping duties, serve meals,answer phones, greet visitors, etc. |
1shift a week or 2 shifts a month |
| Pioneer Estates of Minnesota, Inc. |
Volunteers are needed to work with residents 1:1 or in small groups for such activities as: visiting, playing games, accompanying on fun outings, walks and crafts. |
On-going |
| Prairie Adult Care |
Assist with recreational activities for adults with special needs in a licensed adult day care center. Activiites include music, art, reading, sports, parties, field trips, computer |
ongoing |
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington |
Volunteer/s are needed to lead a small group of seniors with exercise or by video tape. |
Ongoing |
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington |
Volunteer/s are needed to escort residents to chapel service on Sundays. |
Ongoing |
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington |
Volunteer/s are needed to escort residents to the beauty shop and help the beautitian in the beauty shop. |
Ongoing |
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington |
Volunteer/s are need to call Bingo at the Care center on every-other Wednesday and Saturdays. |
Ongoing |
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington |
Seeking exercise group leaders any type; strength, balance, yoga, tai chi for a new senior fitness center in Bloomington. |
11/05 |
| Rotary Club of Eden Prairie |
Rotary is an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. (Rotary is a non-religious, non- political organization)
Rotary Mottoes:
"Service Above Self"
"He Profits Most Who Serves Best"
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Every Tuesday |
| SarahCare Adult Day Center |
Volunteers needed to assist with activities such as games, outings, one-to-ones, walks, cards, music and more. |
Ongoing |
| Southwest Metro Animal Rescue |
Foster homes are needed to temporarily house our animals until a permanent home can be found through pet adoption. We do not operate a shelter building, and foster care is the only hope for these animals. We are always looking for good foster homes. Animals are often turned away due to lack of open foster homes. The more foster homes we have, the more animals we can help.
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Ongoing |
| Southwest Metro Animal Rescue |
Someone to assist in the recruiting and placement of new volunteers. Will report to Volunteer Coordinator. For more information please call 952-368-7297 and leave a message on Ext. 3. |
Ongoing |
| St. Andrew Lutheran Church |
A variety of volunteer opportunities is available, including: serving meals at Loaves & Fishes, yard work for seniors, highway cleanup, Paint-a-Thon, blood drive and mission trips. |
varies |
| Summit Place Senior Campus |
Seeking responsible and people-friendly individuals to join us at our newly-built campus to touch the lives of our residents through crafts, computer classes, state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center, music programs, and in any other area where talents can be applied. |
ongoing |
| The Learning Exchange |
Classroom support volunteers are needed in Community Education classes for adults with developmental disabilities. A variety of classes are offered, including cooking, acting, personal safety, and crafts. |
On-going |
| Three Rivers Park District |
Park Patrol volunteers: Assist cross-country skiers and horseback riders in the winter; and bikers, hikers, horseback riders, in-line skaters, and special programs and event participants in the summer at over nine park locations. Volunteers provide park information and offer help in an emergency. The Eden Prairie Summer opportunity is patrolling the Southwest Regional Trail Corridor. Winter commitment would be at another park facility outside of Eden Prairie. TRAINING FOR POSITIONS IS HELD ONCE A YEAR IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER and consists of about 28 hours the first year and 16 hours each year thereafter. A full year commitment is required (November-October). Detailed information about the program including training dates may be obtained by requesting the Park Patrol brochure or clicking on the link below. |
registration deadline Nov 15 |
| University of Minnesota Extension Services |
This is a new position and they would assist the Nutrition Education Assistants. Training is provided. |
Ongoing |
| We Can Ride, Inc. |
Our volunteers assists disabled horseback riders by sidewalking or horse leading in therapeutic horseback riding classes. Volunteer must be at least 14 years old, and attend a training evening. We train starting in March, to begin Session I classes at the end of March 2004 |
03/06 to 10/06: Sessions I,II,III |
| Wooddale Church |
Want to be involved in serving the community, but don't have time in your schedule for a regular volunteer commitment? Come to LOVE IN[DEED], where all you have to do is show up, choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities and then go serve! All ages are welcome--it's a great way for families to serve together! |
09/29/2007 |
